Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Vance Airscoop; Clanton (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family atmosphere

Competitive wages

PTO starts accruing day one

Competitive shift differential

Strong 401k program

Low-cost health, dental, and vision

$50,000 life insurance

Additional insurance options

Tuition Reimbursement

CNA Program

Job summary

Vance Airscoop in Alabama is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide non-professional care for residents under the Nursing Services department, assisting with daily living activities and comfort. Candidates must hold an Alabama CNA certification in good standing, be 18 or older, have a HS diploma or GED, and communicate in English.

The role involves bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility, rounds, and reporting changes to the Charge Nurse to ensure resident safety and well‑being.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the State of Alabama.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Completion of High School education or GED.
• Must speak and understand English.
• Ability to Read and Write in English.
• Ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel and support agencies.
• Ability to remain calm under stress.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with basic daily care such as bathing, oral care, incontinent/catheter care/bedpans, dressing/undressing, and meals.
• Make rounds at beginning of each shift and every two hours to ensure resident’s comfort, privacy and safety.
• Answer call lights promptly to ensure the resident’s comfort, privacy and safety.
• Ensure proper body alignment of bed-bound residents and turn residents per policy to reduce pressure areas.
• Promptly report changes in resident condition or mental status to the Charge Nurse.
• Assist residents with ambulation/transportation to and from dining, activities and barber/beauty shop.
• Keep resident rooms clean and orderly and ensure water pitchers are filled as prescribed.
• Report accidents, incidents, unsafe conditions and equipment to the Charge Nurse.
• Encourage residents to develop physical skills through participation.
• Perform CNA duties as assigned by Wing Charge Nurse.

Skills

Patience

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Department: Nursing Services

General Summary

• To perform non-professional services in caring for personal needs and comforts of residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards governing the facility

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the State of Alabama
• Must be 18 years of age
• Completion of High School education or GED
• Must speak and understand English
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly
• Ability to Read and Write in English
• Ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel and support agencies
• Ability to remain calm under stress

Benefits

• Family atmosphere.
• Competitive wages.
• PTO starts accruing day one.
• Competitive shift differential.
• Strong 401k program.
• Low-costhealth, dental, and vision insurance that’sAFFORDABLE!
• $50,000 life insurance policy provided free for all employees.
• Additional insurance policies available through company partners.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CNA Program

Physical and Sensory Qualifications (with or without the aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to walk, stand, and bend

• Must be able to lift, grasp, push, and pull
• Must have fine hand coordination with or without mechanical devices
• Must have the ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel, and support agencies
• Must have the ability to remain calm under stress

Administrative Functions

• Complete ADL’s on assigned residents daily
• Obtain and record vital signs on assigned residents daily
• Obtain and record weekly/monthly weights as assigned

Daily Care Functions

• Assist residents with basic daily needs such as, bathing, oral care, incontinent/catheter care/bedpans, dressing/undressing, and meals.
• Make rounds at beginning of each shift and every two hours to ensure resident’s comfort, privacy and safety.
• Answer call lights promptly to ensure the resident’s comfort, privacy and safety
• Ensure proper body alignment of assigned bed bound residents, and turn residents per facility policy to promote resident’s comfort and decrease pressure areas
• Promptly report to Charge Nurse any noticeable changes in Resident’s condition or mental status
• Assist residents with ambulation /transportation to and from resident dining room, activities and the beauty/barber shop
• Ensure the residents room is kept in a clean and orderly manner
• Ensure water pitchers are always filled with ice and water unless otherwise indicated by resident’s care plan
• Promptly report accidents, incidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions and equipment to the Charge Nurse
• Encourage Residents to develop physical skills through participation
• Report to Wing Charge Nurse and perform C.N.A. duties as assigned

Quality Assurance Functions

• Attend appropriate nursing staff meetings.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance Committee and in other sub committees as deemed necessary by the Administrative Staff.
• Follow hand sanitizing, PPE and Universal Precautions guidelines,
• Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and professional activities and programs.
• Participate in care plans and other committees as deemed necessary.

Residents’ Rights Functions