Full-time CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to provide each assigned resident with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident assessment and care plan, as directed by the nurse supervisor and in compliance with current regulations, policies, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Education: High school education or equivalent (must be at least 16 years of age).
• Experience: None (on‑the‑job training provided).
• License/Certification: Current active CNA license or willingness to obtain a license upon hire (paid training/certification available).

Schedule

Full‑time positions with day or evening shifts. 8‑hour and 12‑hour shifts are available. Every other weekend and holiday work is required. Shifts are flexible to accommodate class schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned day‑to‑day nursing assistant functions and assist in other areas as needed.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report at the start of each shift.
• Observe and report resident conditions, changes, incidents, or unusual findings to nursing staff or appropriate supervisor.
• Review care plans daily and adjust care routines accordingly.
• Record data such as food/fluid intake, temperature, pulse, respirations, bowel movements, etc., using computer systems, kiosks, flow sheets, notes, or charts.
• Provide direct resident care, including dental, dressing, hair and nail care, shaving, bowel and bladder care, catheter care, repositioning, bathing, specimen collection, and special treatments as instructed.
• Ensure privacy during all nursing care activities.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Maintain resident hygiene by changing gowns, clothing, and linens as needed.
• Make beds, change linens, and keep linens tight to prevent wrinkles.
• Collaborate with inter‑departmental and facility personnel to maintain adequate nursing services.
• Prepare resident rooms for new admissions (bed made, name tags up, etc.).
• Store resident clothing as instructed.
• Encourage independence by assisting with activities of daily living (ADL) skills.
• Assist residents with walking, with or without self‑help devices, as instructed.
• Provide daily range‑of‑motion exercises and perform restorative or rehabilitative procedures as directed.
• Prepare residents for meals, assist with feeding, serve trays, and keep water pitchers clean and filled.
• Perform after‑meal care, including tray removal, hand and face cleaning, bathroom assistance, teeth brushing, and denture cleaning.
• Check rooms for proper food storage and unauthorized items.

Pay

Starting pay: $15.40 per hour for uncertified staff; wage dependent on experience and certification. Day position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Discounted on‑site meals
• Flexible spending plans
• Pension plan
• On‑site childcare/pre‑school with reduced employee rates