Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About the role
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in our community, providing total care for our residents. You will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including washing, bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, walking, transferring, skin care, toileting, oral care, and catheter care, as defined by the resident plan of care. Your responsibilities will also include recording vital signs, conducting range of motion exercises, and observing and reporting any changes in residents' conditions.
You will maintain confidentiality, comply with HIPAA requirements, and uphold facility policies while delivering excellent customer service and building relationships with residents, their families, and colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as washing, bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, walking, transferring, skin care, toileting, oral care, and catheter care.
- Perform care as defined by the resident plan of care and CNA assignment card.
- Visit with residents and reposition them as required.
- Record temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight.
- Conduct range of motion exercises as needed.
- Observe and report any changes in residents' condition, attitude, reaction, appetite, and behavior.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
- Provide excellent customer service and build relationships with residents, families, visitors, and colleagues.
Requirements
- Completed a state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program.
- Current Kansas certification/registration to practice as a CNA.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Desire to work with the elderly.
- Experience in a geriatric nursing facility is preferred but not required.
Qualifications
- Trustworthy, respectful, dependable, and professional.
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to establish rapport with residents and colleagues.
Pay
$16.00 to $17.60 per hour.
Schedule
Full-time positions available on 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM. Must work rotating weekends.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Life insurance.
- Continuing Education Unit (CEU) reimbursement.
- Daily pay options.