Certified Nurse Aide- Nights

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual evaluations

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Electronic documentation

Job summary

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab in Topeka, KS is seeking a compassionate CNA to support residents with daily living activities, hygiene, and mobility under the direction of nursing staff. The role emphasizes dignity, safety, and timely response to call bells.

Ideal candidates hold an active CNA certification, demonstrate good English communication, and are committed to delivering high-quality, resident-centered care in a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA certification.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare residents for therapy, activities, physician visits, and transports as directed by nursing staff.
• Answer call lights promptly and attend to residents’ needs.
• Participate in in-service programs and meetings as directed.
• Assist residents with daily hygiene and personal care.
• Ensure infection control procedures are followed and required documentation is completed.
• Present a professional image and protect resident rights.

Skills

CNA Certification

English proficiency

Patience and empathy

Job description

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION: As a certified nursing assistant (CNA) you are responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Must have certification as a certified nursing assistant (CNA).
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Certified nursing assistant (CNA) will prepare residents for therapy, activities, physician visits, religious services, etc., to include transporting residents to/from such activities.
• Answer residents’ call lights promptly.
• Attend in-service educational programs, on the job training programs and meetings as directed.
• Assist residents with proper hygiene
• Bathe residents as assigned and in accordance with established facility procedures (encourage showers and other self-help measures/activities).
• Follow infection control procedures in accordance with established facility policy when isolation techniques are necessary.
• Chart required information every shift pertaining to the role of the certified nursing assistant (CNA).
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company Standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.

Benefits

• 401K
• Annual evaluations
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Electronic documentation