Certified Nursing Assistant

About the role

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will perform hands-on nursing care with an emphasis on daily care needs and personal hygiene, serving as a patient advocate providing quality of life-enhancing services.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services provided
• Provide assistance and/or supervision to individuals in the areas of daily living, personal care, and community/social integration
• Help maintain safe and quality supports for individuals served
• Initiate emergency procedures on a needed basis
• Use equipment correctly and safely
• Report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, or incidents to supervisor
• Maintain current progress notes and any other appropriate documentation
• Assist with resident activity programs, including off-site outings and off-site appointments
• Assist with household activities
• Assist in keeping residence tidy and clean
• Assist with meal preparation and mealtimes
• Prepare rooms for admissions of new residents, obtaining equipment and supplies as needed
• Prepare residents for discharge
• Actively attend and participate in team meetings and training as required
• Maintain confidentiality and treat others with dignity and respect in all you do

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of CNA certification program; Current CNA certification issued by state relevant to the position
• One year CNA experience preferred, ideally experience with medically complex patients
• Current in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and First Aid certifications
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, residents, and families
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• A commitment to quality in everything you do

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Benefits for full-time employees
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Paid classroom and on-the-job training
• Dynamic work environment
• Career development and advancement opportunities across a nationwide network
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Pay

$21.00 per hour