Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the role

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) provides direct physical and emotional care to residents in accordance with individualized care plans, state regulations, and Americare standards. This role is a vital part of the interdisciplinary care team and helps ensure residents feel safe, respected, and supported each day.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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