Certified Nursing Assistant 7 AM - 3 PM with alternating weekends

Wesley Woods Senior Living; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Wesley Woods Senior Living of Newnan, GA is seeking an entry-level Certified Nursing Assistant. You will provide direct care to residents in a retirement community, assisting with daily living activities and supporting safety and comfort under supervision.

GA CNA certification and current CPR/First Aid are required. The role is full-time, day shift, with hourly pay in the $16.00–$18.00 range and a comprehensive benefits package. Health, dental, vision and retirement benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Georgia CNA certification by state required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions in English.
• Experience in a retirement community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Provide meals assistance and dining room support as needed.
• Maintain records of intake/output and medication reminders.
• Assist with light housekeeping and resident laundry.
• Support families and communicate care plans with team.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading/Writing in English

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Georgia CNA certification

Current CPR/First Aid

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry | Job Location: Wesley Woods of Newnan - Newnan, GA 30265 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: CNA Certification | Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly | Travel Percentage: None | Job Shift: Day | Job Category: Health Care

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, Resident Services Manager or designee, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct care to residents in a retirement community including activities of daily living. May be assigned to Personal Care and/or Skilled Care units.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports – Assists residents with activities of daily living.
  • Provides physical assistance with routine self-care: general hygiene, bath, shower, grooming, mouth/denture care, selecting clothing, and daily dressing.
  • Assists with incontinent care and related elimination care activities.
  • Maintains records of fluid intake/output and nutritional information. Reminds residents of medications as scheduled.
  • Transfers and ambulates residents. Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of residents.
• Assists – Aids with light housekeeping and laundry.
  • Provides general upkeep of the community, office, and residents rooms by cleaning and disinfecting all areas to include restrooms. Makes beds, vacuums, and mops flooring as needed.
  • Restocks supplies in resident rooms, replaces soap, light bulbs, and other items as needed.
  • Washes, dries, folds and/or irons residents’ personal laundry and returns to resident.
• Prepares – Prepares and delivers meals to residents; may assist dining room staff with serving meals.
  • Prepares and delivers food /beverages for meals.
  • Secures requests for meals and delivers them to residents.
• Engages – Provides emotional support and assistance to families.
  • Engages in effective communication with residents/families to develop and maintain a positive working rapport. Listens and speaks in a supportive manner to assist in solving concerns of residents.
  • Demonstrates support of resident rights.
• Promotes – Encourages resident participation in appropriate activities under the direction of the Life Enrichment Director. Assists with the delivery of activities.
  • Provides input to the needs, interests, and abilities of residents.
  • Implements daily activities set up by Personal Care Manager. Provides instruction for scheduled classes and reminds residents of appointments or activity schedules.
• Maintains – Upholds current knowledge and understanding of proper procedures for tasks related specifically to resident care.
• Specializes – If assigned to Skilled Care, provides specialized services:
  • Assists with elimination using urinals, bedpans, bowel and/or bladder programs.
  • Uses Hoyer lift and applies restraints for assigned residents.
  • Collects specimens and performs other clinical duties as assigned.
• Provides – Provides administrative support as appropriate in such areas as answering phones, record keeping, participating in care planning for residents and giving/taking reports for each shift.
• Performs – Additional responsibilities assigned as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification by the State of Georgia as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Ability to read, write and follow written/oral instructions in English.
• Experience in a retirement community preferred.
• Current CPR and/or First Aid required.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds, bend, stoop, and twist.
• Ability to stand and walk 90% of working hours.

Benefits

Wesley Woods Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefit plan to eligible team members to include health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short term disability, long term disability and paid time off.

EEO / AA Statement

Wesley Woods does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.