Certified Nursing Assistant

Addisonpointe; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

$1,000 new employee referral program

$3 Shift differential

DailyPay

Monthly Celebrations and recognitions

Job summary

Addisonpointe in Chesterton, Indiana seeks a Part-Time Certified Nurse Aide to join their dedicated team. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities and maintaining their well-being. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, relevant certification, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers competitive wages, benefits such as a $1,000 referral program, and an opportunity to make a difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the Indiana State Department of Health as a CNA in good standing.
• Graduating CNA students may work for 120 days while awaiting certification.
• Requires judgment in prioritizing tasks in accordance with established standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Respond promptly to resident call lights.
• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and organize belongings.
• Document medical records per facility policy.
• Provide emotional support to residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to follow instructions

Patient and cheerful disposition

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified by Indiana State Department of Health

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Certified Nurse Aides come join us at Addison Pointe Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference!

Part-Time - Days and Nights

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Addison Pointe Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Addison Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As a CNA in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• $3 Shift differential!
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions

Responsibilities

The CNA's Primary Responsibility is to ensure patients are provided care by way of many different tasks such as:

• Assisting residents with their bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, skin care, grooming, nail care and dressing needs.
• Feeding residents, providing bedside water, providing snacks, and transferring residents to and from dining areas as needed and in compliance with nutritional plan of care.
• Answering resident call lights and responding to resident’s request for assistance in a timely manner in accordance to facility policy.
• Maintaining resident rooms by making bed or changing bed linens, cleaning bedside table and organizing personal belongings, as needed,
• Observing and reporting any signs of change in the resident’s appetite, skin condition , or behaviors that are out of the ordinary and according to facility policy.
• Offering emotional support and actively listening to residents which will help them develop trust and achieve independence in daily living.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times.
• Providing medical record documentation in accordance with facility policy for any vitals, assistance, etc. provided to the resident.
• Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification/Requirements:

• Must possess specific educational and experience requirements such as:
  • A high school diploma or GED, unless working under a student permit.
  • Be certified by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) as a CNA in good standing. CNAs transferring from another state may work for 120 days while awaiting their Indiana certification. Graduating CNA students, not yet certified, may also work for 120 days while awaiting their Indiana certification.
  • Have basic computer skills along with knowledge of such programs as Excel, Word, etc.
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of Indiana.
• Must possess interpersonal skills such as:
  • Assisting licensed nurse with procedures within the scope of practice for nurse aide;
  • The ability to follow written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action;
  • Personal integrity and the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel;
  • The ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel;
  • Requires judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures;
  • The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPAA;
  • Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning;
  • The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics, and
  • The ability to relay information concerning a resident’s condition to the appropriate staff members.