Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Americare Senior Living · Cape Girardeau, MO · 1 wk ago
HealthcareInternship
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.