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Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care

On-siteInternship

About the role

Join a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment. Role: Nursing Assistant (NA) — serving as a caregiver in long-term care, providing resident-centered nursing and daily living assistance under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver age-appropriate care, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and recording vital signs.
  • Assist with transfers, repositioning, walking, and range of motion exercises.
  • Support residents during meals and snacks, ensuring a positive dining experience.
  • Document resident interactions, communicate changes to nursing staff, and assist with non-invasive specimen collection.
  • Perform housekeeping and laundry duties to maintain a clean environment.
  • Encourage participation in wellness and recreational activities.
  • Assist providers with procedures as needed and participate in departmental committees.

Qualifications & Skills

  • High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age of 16.
  • Current CNA certification or enrollment in a training program leading to certification within four months.
  • Completion of annual competency testing and continuing education (minimum 12 hours/year).
  • Knowledge of infection control policies, proper transfer techniques, and resident care procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
  • Additional Requirements: For some roles, valid driver’s license and medical clearance to perform driving responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and work/life balance programs.

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