Certified Nursing Assistant (Part-Time)

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) or Nurse Assistant Certified (NAC) will be primarily responsible for creating a living environment for each resident that maximizes their abilities, independence and quality of life. This position will oversee and assist residents in performing routine activities of daily living to accomplish the aforementioned, while following CRISTA’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services which may include assistance with: bathing, dressing, managing incontinence, ambulation or transportation, cueing for meals and appointments, taking medications, making beds, emptying trash, etc.
• Recognize and report any changes in health and/or behavior of residents and any unsafe or environmental problems.
• Report for duty as scheduled and appropriately dressed, being flexible to fill in for fellow staff during emergencies or vacations, even in an area that is not their "regular" assignment.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding charting, documentation and reporting.
• Build personal relationships with residents and their families to ensure that care is based on personal preferences of the resident, while creating a home-like atmosphere of warmth and caring that meets the ongoing needs of the resident.
• Actively resolve problems involving other team care members as appropriate.
• Participate in monthly training meetings and other ongoing education opportunities to ensure that training requirements are met.
• Manage or redirect agitated or emotionally upset residents or family members.
• Make appropriate emergency and non-emergency judgments that ensure residents receive necessary services and/or care.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• CHRIST CENTERED
• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• A committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
• EDUCATION
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
• Nursing Assistance Certified.
• Home Care Aide Certified.

Benefits

• Retirement Plans w/CRISTA match.
• Paid Holidays.
• PTO.
• Tuition Discount at King’s Schools.