Jobs · Healthcare · Missouri

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Americare Senior Living · Cape Girardeau, MO · 1 wk ago
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What We Offer

  • Recognition and Appreciation: Truly feel valued with meaningful shout outs and recognition.
  • Familial Atmosphere: Close-knit community where everyone feels at home.
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy a competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax.
  • Daily Access to Wages: Flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it.
  • Complimentary Meals: Delicious free meals while you work.
  • Tuition Assistance: We support your educational pursuits so you can chase your career dreams!
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability, and so much more...
  • Earn More: Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
  • 401(k) Plan: Secure your future with company contributions

What You’ll Do

  • Provide direct physical and emotional care to residents, including personal hygiene, transferring, and lifting.
  • Accurately observe, document, and report resident care, conditions, and concerns.
  • Communicate effectively during shift handoffs with oncoming and outgoing staff.
  • Follow resident care plans and maintain a safe, respectful living environment.
  • Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms and common areas.
  • Greet visitors, answer phone calls, and assist with tours as needed.
  • Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.

Skills & Abilities

  • Compassionate, resident-focused approach to care.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Strong communication and observation skills.
  • Dependability, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Physical Demands

  • Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed.
  • Push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance.
  • Maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.

Safety Requirements

  • Follow proper resident care procedures, including two-person lifts when required.
  • Utilize required PPE to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
  • Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
  • Participate in company drug testing procedures.

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