Certified Nursing Assistant

A Certified Nursing Assistant will provide essential care and support to residents, assisting them with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. This role requires a nurturing attitude, excellent communication skills, and ability to work effectively within a healthcare team.

Schedule: Full-time, NOC Shift (10pm-6am)

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Help residents with mobility, transferring, and positioning to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Monitor residents' vital signs and report any changes or concerns to the nursing staff.
• Serve meals and assist residents with eating as needed, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a caring and supportive environment.
• Assist with implementing individualized care plans under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment in resident room and common areas.
• Follow infection control procedures and maintain a sanitary environment to prevent the spread of illness.
• Respond to resident calls and requests promptly and courteously.
• Document care provided and observation accurately in residents' medical records.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• CNA License required
• At least 1 year of experience as a nurse assistant preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining resident confidentiality.
• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, equipment, or controls.
• Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.
• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.
• Capability to lift and