Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the role

Join our long-term care team and be the heart of our facility! We offer competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care to residents within the scope of the nursing assistant responsibilities and perform basic nursing procedures under the direction of the licensed nurse supervisor
• Absorb and communicate with residents, ensuring their needs are met
• Assist residents with daily care, including bathing, grooming, hygiene, and placement of adaptive equipment
• Keep residents dry (change gown, clothing, and linens when wet or soiled)
• Handle linens and make beds according to infection control guidelines
• Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions
• Assist residents in preparation for and transporting them to appointments, activities, and social programs
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts, meeting specific resident safety needs
• Accurately measure and record heights and weights, temperatures, pulses, respirations, and blood pressures as instructed
• Empty urinary drainage bags and record amount in the record as indicated; report any irregularities to nurse
• Maintain cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, and linen closets; clean bedpans, urinals, and commodes; wash basins, sanitize bathtub after each resident’s use, clean floors
• Report all changes in residents’ condition to supervisor as soon as practical
• Answer call lights promptly and ensure they are within reach of residents
• Perform restorative procedures as instructed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in good standing in relevant state
• Previous experience in long-term care or senior living (preferred)
• Compassionate, reliable, and patient-centered
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds - physical work is a primary part of the job
• Able to stand, bend and walk for extended time periods

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in long-term care or senior living
• Previous experience as a CNA

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Physical stamina and ability to perform heavy lifting and bending

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, same day pay, instant access to wages, PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, training programs, and CEU support.

Pay

Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Schedule

Full-time, part-time, and PRN options available.