Certified Nursing Assistant

Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center in Indiana is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide compassionate resident care and support with daily living activities. You will assist with meals, personal hygiene, mobility, and vital signs while ensuring comfort and safety.

Join our team to help residents maintain dignity, report observations to nursing staff, and comply with HIPAA and facility policies. Must have CNA certification and CPR.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification required by state law.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR certification required.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meals, feeding, and hydration.
• Assist with personal hygiene and toileting.
• Assist with ambulation, turning and positioning.
• Monitor vitals and document intake/output.
• Ensure resident comfort by responding to calls and observing needs.
• Complete forms, logs and records.
• Protect privacy and HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
• Follow policies, procedures and regulatory standards (e.g., JCAHO).
• Pursue ongoing education and maintain licensure.

Skills

CNA certification

English proficiency

CPR certification

Age 18+

Long-term care experience

Job description

SUMMARY:The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living and ensures the health, welfare and safety of all residents.

Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Centerprovides a warm and secure environment to work in. We believe that our staff is there not only to improve the lives of our residents but also to improve their own lives! Make tomorrow brighter by working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) atLakeland Rehab and Healthcare Centertoday!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Provide assistance in personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.
• Provide assistance in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents.
• Maintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information.
• Provide for resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; answering call lights and requests; reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.
• Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements, including JCAHO standards, when applicable.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the state of practice.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.