About This Position
Job Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) working the day shift from 6 AM to 2 PM or evening shift from 2 PM to 10 PM. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, high-quality care to our residents and patients, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity during daytime hours. Your energetic and proactive approach will help foster a nurturing environment where individuals feel valued and supported. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in long-term care and assisted living.
Duties
Assist residents and patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using proper manual handling techniques and equipment like Hoyer lifts.
Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates, ensuring accurate medical documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
Support medication administration processes under supervision, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Observe and report any changes in health status or behavior, including signs of dementia or infectious disease symptoms, to nursing staff promptly.
Provide emotional support and companionship to residents with memory care needs or behavioral health conditions like Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.
Assist with patient transfers using safe transfer methods and equipment; ensure adherence to aseptic techniques during all procedures.
Maintain a clean and safe environment by following infection control protocols, proper disposal of medical waste, and adhering to safety practices for heavy lifting and safe patient handling.
Requirements
Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in good standing with relevant state licensing requirements.
Prior experience working in long-term care facilities, hospitals, assisted living communities, or home care environments is highly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, vital signs measurement, and basic life support (BLS/CPR).
Experience working with geriatric patients or individuals with disabilities such as developmental disabilities or behavioral health needs is advantageous.
Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation.
Ability to perform heavy lifting safely using proper techniques; comfort with manual handling equipment such as Hoyer lifts.
Strong communication skills for caregiving interactions and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining patient confidentiality per HIPAA standards.
Join us in delivering exceptional morning care that transforms lives!
Pay: $19.50 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
403(b) matching
Flexible schedule
Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Work Location: In person
Experience
Collaborate with healthcare professionals, Lifting equipment, Teamwork, Electronic health records (EHR) management, Patient lift systems, BLS Certification, HIPAA, Care documentation, Health information regulatory compliance, Health record tracking, Patient interaction, Clinical confidentiality policies, Managing patient records, CNA, Medical terminology, Bathing assistance, First aid and CPR
Benefits
Paid training, 403(b) matching, Paid time off, Paid orientation, Flexible schedule, Paid sick time
