Regional CNA
Walk-Up Interview Event and Job Fair from 8am-5pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Refreshments and a free giveaway will be provided.
About the role
As a Regional CNA (Travel CNA), you will provide workforce support to assigned centers within the region. At the assigned center, you will assist professional nursing personnel by delivering direct hands-on nursing care to residents on a daily basis.
Diversicare provides post-acute care services to patients and residents at 43 skilled nursing and long-term care centers in five states, primarily in the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest United States. Our mission is to “Improve every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations.” We are guided by five Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Stewardship, as well as 12 Service Standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform or assist the resident with completing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- Respond to resident call lights to provide maximum comfort, safety, and privacy.
- Transport residents by ambulation or wheelchair to areas of the facility (dining room, lobby, and activities).
- Report any significant findings/observations to the nurse immediately.
- Assist residents on admissions, transfer, and discharge to ensure a smooth transition.
- Responsible for the safekeeping of residents’ personal possessions.
- Keep resident rooms neat and safe.
- Follow proper infection control techniques.
- Respect the rights of each resident, particularly privacy and confidentiality.
- Re-teach residents to perform ADLs skills.
- Provide restorative care to prevent pressure sores, contractures, and complications.
- Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement and ensure follow-up occurs.
- Converse with residents and families; assist them in adjusting to the center; handle complaints effectively and develop relationships necessary for residents’ psychosocial needs to be met.
- Ensure adequate hydration and nutrition of residents; report deviations from the norm to the Charge Nurse promptly.
- Perform blood pressure, pulse, respirations, intake/output, and weights accurately; record them.
- Participate in care-planning conferences; follow through with the nursing component.
- Follow safe working practices and report any incidents promptly to the Charge Nurse.
- Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and center staff.
- Conduct one-on-one or small-group activities for cognitively impaired, behavioral, and/or isolated patients.
- Lead group activities for residents who are high risk for falls or elopement risks.
- Monitor 10 am and 2 pm snacks and pm hydration cart.
- Manage and oversee the walk-to-dine program.
- Monitor compliance with thickened liquids.
- Assist residents with meals at lunch and dinner.
- Document room visits.
- Assist residents participating in activity programs.
- Must be available to work overtime as needed, up to and including double shifts.
- Must be able to travel to any center within the company.
- Other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services.
Requirements
- Certified in the state as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Experience preferred.
- Verbal ability to communicate with residents and understand instructions from nursing staff.
- Preference for performing direct care services.
- Able to perform a variety of activities characterized by change and short duration in caring for residents.
- Ability to read, write, and accurately report.
- Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Excellent 401k plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
- Long- and short-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Life insurance.
- Referral bonuses.
- DiversICARE – employee hardship fund.
- Pay advancement program – OnShift Wallet.