Certified Nursing Assistant (Per Diem)

Location: Shoreline, WA | Employment Status: Per Diem/On-Call (Eligible to convert to Part-Time or Full-Time)

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant will create a living environment for each resident that maximizes their abilities, independence, and quality of life. This position oversees and assists residents in performing routine activities of daily living while following CRISTA’s policies and procedures. An integral part of the Senior Living mission, this role provides joy and purpose to the lives of residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services, including assistance with bathing, dressing, managing incontinence, ambulation or transportation, cueing for meals and appointments, taking medications, making beds, and emptying trash.
• 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; be flexible to fill in for fellow staff during emergencies or vacations, even in areas outside of the "regular" assignment.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding charting, documentation, and reporting.
• Build personal relationships with residents and their families to ensure care is based on personal preferences, creating a home-like atmosphere of warmth and caring.
• Actively resolve problems involving other team care members as appropriate.
• Participate in monthly training meetings and other ongoing education opportunities to meet training requirements.
• Manage or redirect agitated or emotionally upset residents or family members.
• Make appropriate emergency and non-emergency judgments to ensure residents receive necessary services and/or care.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

Requirements

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Committed Christian dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development, evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g., daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own life and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages in ministry, including staff and colleagues, through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals, and other spiritual activities.
• Affirms, aligns with, and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner reflecting CRISTA’s mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and CCC.
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Nursing Assistance Certified.
• Home Care Aide Certified.
• Compliance with HIPAA (privacy and security of protected health information); HIPAA training required.
• Ability to think quickly and make independent decisions.
• Subject to frequent interruptions, mental, and emotional stress.
• Remain calm during emergencies and/or stressful situations.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Flexibility in duties and structure of the day to meet the needs of residents.

Other Considerations

• Risk for exposure to infectious disease, substances, and odors throughout the workday.
• This job has access to resident health information.

Schedule

• Day Shift: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• Evening Shift: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM
• Night Shift: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• Main Shift Coverage: Sunday’s Day Shift

Pay

$21.63 - $27.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

Benefits

• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave

About CRISTA Ministries

CRISTA Ministries is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At its core, CRISTA believes in the priesthood of all believers, as set forth in I Peter 2, and views work as ministry. All representatives of the community are considered ministers of the gospel, playing equally important roles in exercising, expressing, and teaching these beliefs (I Corinthians 12:17-23).

CRISTA’s mission is to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry, using every available method so that people may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. The organization leads five distinct ministries: World Concern, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Camps, King’s Schools, and CRISTA Senior Living, each aligned with its calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ.

Mission and Vision

Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.

Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.

Core Values

• Christ-Centered: Approach work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: Serve the world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: Be honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all actions.
• Holy Stewardship: Honor and maximize the potential of resources, assets, and people entrusted by God.
• Excellence: Serve with excellence, representing God in work, words, and actions.
• Unified Team: Be One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.