Certified Nursing Assistant

Mason Health and Rehabilitation; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

$1,000 new employee referral program

Paid life insurance

401k opportunities after your first y​

DailyPay – work today, get paid today

Monthly celebrations and recognitions

Medical, vision and dental insurance

$5,000 tuition education per year

Quarterly education bonus program

Job summary

Mason Health and Rehabilitation in Indiana is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. All shifts are available, with responsibilities including daily resident care, vital signs, and ensuring comfort and safety per the care plan.

The role requires a valid ISDH CNA certification and high school diploma or GED. We offer comprehensive benefits, earning opportunities, and daily pay options to support our staff’s well-being and development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or student permit in certain cases.
• ISDH CNA certification in good standing; 120-day allowance if transitioning from another state.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word) requested.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility per care plans.
• Take and monitor vital signs and document as directed by staff nurse or policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, confidential environment; report changes promptly.
• Respond to call lights and assist residents in a timely manner.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification by ISDH

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Come join us at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. All shifts are available. As a member of our team, you will contribute your unique skills with the goal of enabling residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• Paid life insurance
• 401k opportunities after your first year
• DailyPay – work today, get paid today
• Monthly celebrations and recognitions
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• $5,000 tuition education per year
• Quarterly education bonus program

Primary Responsibilities

• Receiving and following written/verbal care assignments and providing for the daily care of residents. This includes
  • Assisting residents with bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, skin care, grooming, nail care and dressing needs
  • Feeding residents, providing bedside water, snacks, and transferring residents to and from dining areas in compliance with the nutritional plan of care
  • Checking catheters frequently and providing catheter care as assigned by the nurse
  • Assisting residents, including bedfast and comatose residents, in turning, positioning, exercising, transferring and ambulation as needed per facility protocol
  • Answering resident call lights and responding to requests for assistance in a timely manner according to facility policy
  • Maintaining resident rooms by making the bed or changing linens, cleaning the bedside table and organizing personal belongings as needed
  • Observing and reporting any changes in appetite, skin condition or behaviors that are out of the ordinary, in accordance with facility policy
  • Offering emotional support and actively listening to residents to help them develop trust and achieve independence in daily living
  • Maintaining confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times
  • Reporting and documenting incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system
• Providing medical record documentation in accordance with facility policy as indicated by
  • Taking and monitoring vital signs, intake and outputs, weights, and meal consumptions as assigned by staff nurse
  • Complying with documentation requirements for functional maintenance plans, 24‑hour reports, CNA flow sheets, monthly intake logs, BM flow records, behavior management records, toileting plans, shower lists, skin‑care audits, cleaning schedules, protective device usage and other records as assigned
• Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy as indicated by
  • Using protective devices (side rails, Geri chairs and poseys) appropriately and under the direction of the staff nurse
  • Abiding by all emergency protocols for crash carts, resident codes, fire safety, missing residents, tornado preparation, violent residents, wander guard alarms, door alarms, and other facility policies as assigned
  • Reporting any forms of abuse witnessed or known to the nurse manager immediately
  • Following infection control and universal precautions procedures
  • Following periodic cleaning schedules for equipment and returning equipment to the proper area after use
  • Ensuring the nursing service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
• Performing other duties as assigned by staff nurse or designee

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 State Department of Health (ISDH) as a C.N.A. in good standing. CNAs transferring from another state may work for 120 days while awaiting their State certification. Graduating CNA students, not yet certified, may also work for 120 days while awaiting their State 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 employment
• Must possess interpersonal skills such as
  • Assisting licensed nurse with procedures within the scope of practice for nurse aide
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPAA
  • Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level they are currently functioning
  • Ability to adhere to professional code of ethics
  • Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition to the appropriate staff members