Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Skilled Nursing Facility

West River Health Services; Hettinger (ND); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

West River Health Services in Hettinger, North Dakota, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential daily care to residents in a warm environment. You'll assist nursing staff and enhance residents' quality of life.

The ideal candidate must hold a high school diploma, complete a state-approved CNA program, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a starting compensation of $25/hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Empathetic and patient-centered approach to resident care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing staff in caring for residents.
• Transport, bathe, and dress residents.
• Execute resident assessment and care plans.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Empathetic and patient-centered approach to resident care

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a state-approved CNA certification program

Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in North Dakota

Job description

Western Horizon Care Center provides compassionate and personalized care to residents in a warm and homelike environment. As part of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Western Horizon Care Center, you'll play a crucial role in providing essential daily care and support to our residents. Your commitment to excellence and compassion will enhance the quality of life for those entrusted to our care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist professional nursing staff by performing duties in caring for residents at facility; work under supervision of professional nurses; transport, bathe, and dress residents; comb hair, clean teeth, and care for nails; provide bedpans and urinals; make beds and feed residents; execute resident assessment and care plans; provide for safety, comfort, and well‑being of resident
• The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures

FUNCTIONS

• Follow direction as delegated by licensed nurses
• Receive oral reports and written assignments from charge nurse at beginning of each tour of duty
• Provide maximum resident‑care services to assure well‑being of resident to greatest degree
• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates
• Assist in daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment of residents, such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair and nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc
• Immediately answer the nurse’s call buzzer of each resident
• Ambulate and transfer residents utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics
• Foster self‑respect and esteem by recognizing, accepting, and respecting those entrusted to his/her care
• Routinely turn and position residents
• Make beds every day, changing linens per facility policy and as needed
• Measure and record residents’ heights and weights
• Take temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure as directed by the nurse
• Care for incontinent residents
• Measure and record residents’ intake and output
• Collect sputum, urine, and stool specimens
• Assist residents in all activities of daily living
• Pass out trays and feed/assist residents as needed
• Observe and document food, nourishment, and fluid intake of each resident
• Keep assigned resident bedside area clean at all times and personal belongings in orderly arrangement
• Assist with development and review of the resident care plans in conjunction with nursing and other disciplines
• Ensure resident privacy, respect, and dignity
• Assist in orientation of new nursing assistants
• Participate in in‑service programs
• Exhibit and perform proper handwashing techniques
• Maintain proper infection control procedures when handling clothing and linens
• Detect, correct, and report to the charge nurse any unsafe conditions which may result in bodily injury or fire
• Execute duties and responsibilities in conformance with established routine
• Assist with execution of resident assessment and plan of care
• Assure physical comfort, safety, and mental well‑being of residents
• Detect and correct situations that have a probability of causing accidents or injuries to residents
• Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of residents
• Possess knowledge of procedures and techniques
• Understand standard techniques in personal service‑care of residents
• Be aware of sterile (Universal Precautions) procedures and avoid contamination
• Encourage and motivate residents to participate in recreational, occupational and physical therapies and other rehabilitative measures to promote activity of mind and body
• Clean used equipment and return to proper place after using, such as wash basins, bed pans, urinals, enema cans, gloves, colon tubes and any other equipment that may be used
• Record bowel movements and kidney output of assigned residents as directed by the charge nurse
• Check residents frequently and before going off duty
• Empty waste baskets and liners to rid odors as often as necessary to prevent odors
• Clean razors after use (i.e. after meals)
• Mop commons areas and rooms as needed when Environmental Services is not available
• Straighten rooms, fill H2O at shift end
• Clean wheelchairs, walkers, stands, medication carts and high risers as needed (night shift)
• Strip the beds as required by housekeeping/laundry, as needed for cleaning whether routine or a specific situation

STANDARDS

• Residents always come first, and their needs will be met unless there is a conflict with the needs of others or the organization as a whole
• Residents, resident families, co‑workers and visitors will be treated with respect, dignity and kindness
• Every employee is responsible for ensuring the complete satisfaction of each resident in terms of quality of care, courtesy, and professionalism of service, and the accuracy and efficiency of the reporting systems
• Employee behavior will consistently be in a manner that demonstrates both employee’s and the company’s commitment to an ethical, honest and above‑board approach in all dealings with employees, customers, suppliers and the community. How you conduct yourself at work influences the perception of the business and reputation as a health care provider

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a state‑approved CNA certification program
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of North Dakota
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathetic and patient‑centered approach to resident care
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Basic knowledge of long‑term care principles and practices

If you’re passionate about providing compassionate care to seniors and thrive in a supportive, team‑oriented environment, we invite you to apply for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at Western Horizons Care Center. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents every day.

Compensation for this role is $25/hour before any shift differentials.