Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

About the role

Join a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing over 100 years of housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment. Serve as a caregiver, delivering resident-centered nursing care and assistance with daily activities under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care addressing physical and psychological needs, following care plans and infection control policies.
• Assist with personal care tasks including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and vital sign recording.
• Support residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, and range of motion exercises.
• Contribute to meal preparation, assist residents during meals, and ensure a positive dining experience.
• Document resident interactions, communicate changes in condition, and assist with non-invasive specimen collection.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties to maintain a clean environment.
• Encourage participation in wellness and recreational activities, and support departmental initiatives.
• Assist with resident care activities and documentation.
• Monitor and report changes in resident condition.
• Support residents' physical and emotional well-being.
• Participate in departmental activities and quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age of 16.
• Current CNA certification or enrolled in a training program to obtain certification within four months.
• Completion of yearly competency testing and ongoing continuing education (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Ability to follow safety protocols, including PPE use and infection prevention.

Skills

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and compassion for residents.