About This Position
Position summary
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct, hands-on care to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN). The CNA helps residents with daily living activities, monitors and reports changes in condition, and supports each resident's dignity, safety and quality of life as outlined in their individualized care plan.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Personal care and activities of daily living
Assist residents with bathing, showering, oral care, grooming, shaving, dressing and skin care.
Provide toileting and incontinence care, including catheter and ostomy care within scope of practice.
Help residents eat and drink, provide feeding assistance as needed, and record meal and fluid intake.
Make occupied and unoccupied beds and keep resident rooms clean, safe and orderly.
Mobility and safety
Transfer, lift and reposition residents using proper body mechanics, gait belts and mechanical lifts.
Turn and reposition bed-bound residents on schedule to help prevent pressure injuries.
Assist with ambulation, range-of-motion exercises and restorative programs as directed.
Follow fall-prevention plans, answer call lights promptly and complete safety rounds.
Monitoring and reporting
Measure and record vital signs, weight, height, and intake and output.
Observe residents for changes in physical, mental or emotional condition and report them to the charge nurse right away.
Report any signs of pain, skin breakdown, injury, or suspected abuse or neglect immediately, per facility policy and state law.
Document care accurately and on time in the electronic health record (EHR) or point-of-care system.
Resident rights and quality of life
Treat every resident with dignity and respect, protecting privacy and confidentiality (including HIPAA).
Encourage independence and resident choice in daily routines.
Support residents with dementia or cognitive impairment using person-centered approaches.
Provide comfort and compassionate care, including end-of-life and hospice care.
Communicate kindly with families and visitors and direct clinical questions to the nurse.
Teamwork and compliance
Follow infection-control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE use and isolation precautions.
Give and receive shift report and work cooperatively with nurses, therapy, dietary and activities staff.
Take part in care-plan meetings, staff meetings and required in-service training.
Follow all facility policies and federal and state regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned within the CNA scope of practice.
Qualifications
Required
Current, active CNA certification in good standing on the state of Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
Completion of a state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program.
Current CPR/BLS certification, or willingness to obtain it within [30] days of hire.
Ability to pass a criminal background check, abuse registry check, drug screen and TB test.
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Preferred
At least [6 months – 1 year] of experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care or rehabilitation setting.
Experience caring for residents with dementia or in a memory care unit.
Familiarity with EHR or point-of-care documentation systems (for example, PointClickCare or MatrixCare).
Medication aide or restorative aide certification, where applicable.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Skills and competencies
Compassion and patience with older adults and people with disabilities, chronic illness or dementia.
Observation skills to notice subtle changes in a resident's condition and report them promptly.
Clear communication with residents, families and the care team, both verbal and written.
Dependability: reports to work on time and completes assigned care for every resident.
Time management to prioritize care across a full resident assignment.
Teamwork and a willingness to help coworkers and accept direction from licensed nurses.
Professionalism under pressure, including calm, respectful handling of difficult behaviors.
Safety awareness: safe lifting, infection control and emergency procedures.
Physical demands and work environment
The CNA role is physically active and must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Stand and walk for most of an 8- or 12-hour shift.
Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull.
Lift, transfer and reposition residents, with assistance or mechanical lifts, and lift up to 50 pounds independently.
Push wheelchairs, shower chairs, linen carts and other equipment.
Use hands for fine motor tasks such as taking vital signs and fastening clothing.
Adequate vision and hearing to observe residents, read records and respond to call lights and alarms.
The work takes place in a skilled nursing facility. CNAs may be exposed to blood and body fluids, infectious diseases, cleaning chemicals, and residents with challenging behaviors. Appropriate PPE and training are provided.
Benefits and equal opportunity
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off and holiday pay
401(k) with 4% match
Equal opportunity employer
Milford Meadows is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
This job description lists the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and responsibilities may change based on resident and facility needs.
Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct, hands-on care to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN). The CNA helps residents with daily living activities, monitors and reports changes in condition, and supports each resident's dignity, safety and quality of life as outlined in their individualized care plan.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Personal care and activities of daily living
Assist residents with bathing, showering, oral care, grooming, shaving, dressing and skin care.
Provide toileting and incontinence care, including catheter and ostomy care within scope of practice.
Help residents eat and drink, provide feeding assistance as needed, and record meal and fluid intake.
Make occupied and unoccupied beds and keep resident rooms clean, safe and orderly.
Mobility and safety
Transfer, lift and reposition residents using proper body mechanics, gait belts and mechanical lifts.
Turn and reposition bed-bound residents on schedule to help prevent pressure injuries.
Assist with ambulation, range-of-motion exercises and restorative programs as directed.
Follow fall-prevention plans, answer call lights promptly and complete safety rounds.
Monitoring and reporting
Measure and record vital signs, weight, height, and intake and output.
Observe residents for changes in physical, mental or emotional condition and report them to the charge nurse right away.
Report any signs of pain, skin breakdown, injury, or suspected abuse or neglect immediately, per facility policy and state law.
Document care accurately and on time in the electronic health record (EHR) or point-of-care system.
Resident rights and quality of life
Treat every resident with dignity and respect, protecting privacy and confidentiality (including HIPAA).
Encourage independence and resident choice in daily routines.
Support residents with dementia or cognitive impairment using person-centered approaches.
Provide comfort and compassionate care, including end-of-life and hospice care.
Communicate kindly with families and visitors and direct clinical questions to the nurse.
Teamwork and compliance
Follow infection-control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE use and isolation precautions.
Give and receive shift report and work cooperatively with nurses, therapy, dietary and activities staff.
Take part in care-plan meetings, staff meetings and required in-service training.
Follow all facility policies and federal and state regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned within the CNA scope of practice.
Qualifications
Required
Current, active CNA certification in good standing on the state of Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
Completion of a state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program.
Current CPR/BLS certification, or willingness to obtain it within [30] days of hire.
Ability to pass a criminal background check, abuse registry check, drug screen and TB test.
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Preferred
At least [6 months – 1 year] of experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care or rehabilitation setting.
Experience caring for residents with dementia or in a memory care unit.
Familiarity with EHR or point-of-care documentation systems (for example, PointClickCare or MatrixCare).
Medication aide or restorative aide certification, where applicable.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Skills and competencies
Compassion and patience with older adults and people with disabilities, chronic illness or dementia.
Observation skills to notice subtle changes in a resident's condition and report them promptly.
Clear communication with residents, families and the care team, both verbal and written.
Dependability: reports to work on time and completes assigned care for every resident.
Time management to prioritize care across a full resident assignment.
Teamwork and a willingness to help coworkers and accept direction from licensed nurses.
Professionalism under pressure, including calm, respectful handling of difficult behaviors.
Safety awareness: safe lifting, infection control and emergency procedures.
Physical demands and work environment
The CNA role is physically active and must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Stand and walk for most of an 8- or 12-hour shift.
Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull.
Lift, transfer and reposition residents, with assistance or mechanical lifts, and lift up to 50 pounds independently.
Push wheelchairs, shower chairs, linen carts and other equipment.
Use hands for fine motor tasks such as taking vital signs and fastening clothing.
Adequate vision and hearing to observe residents, read records and respond to call lights and alarms.
The work takes place in a skilled nursing facility. CNAs may be exposed to blood and body fluids, infectious diseases, cleaning chemicals, and residents with challenging behaviors. Appropriate PPE and training are provided.
Benefits and equal opportunity
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off and holiday pay
401(k) with 4% match
Equal opportunity employer
Milford Meadows is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
This job description lists the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and responsibilities may change based on resident and facility needs.
Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
