Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Midwest Health Inc; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Health Inc. is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role requires adherence to safety, confidentiality, and care standards in a patient-centered setting.

You will assist with activities of daily living, documentation, and coordination with nursing staff to ensure high-quality resident care and smooth daily operations. This on-site role supports residents in a structured healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have valid CNA certification in good standing with the State.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Comply with facility policies and procedures.
• Report abuse/neglect immediately to supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and family information.
• Assist in admission and discharge of residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, feeding and mobility.
• Assist with meal preparation and serving, provide beverages and nourishments.
• Record vital signs and routine measurements as required.
• Assist with transporting residents to appointments or activities.
• Arrange and straighten resident rooms; change linens as needed.
• Document care and services provided.
• Provide post-mortem care as required.
• Give reports to incoming shift per policy.

Skills

CNA certification

Basic computer skills

English language

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct and indirect resident care activities under the direction of a licensed nurse.

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

• Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety and corporate policies and procedures.
• Comply with the nursing department’s policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Unit Manager. Treat residents, family members, visitors and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family members.
• Must develop and maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and other departments.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Assist in admission and discharge of resident.
• Assist residents in daily oral care.
• Assist residents in bathing functions (bed bath, tub, or shower).
• Assist residents in ear, eye, facial, hair, and nail care.
• Keep resident’s dry – changing clothing and linen when it becomes soiled or wet.
• Make beds, changing linens when needed and per scheduled.
• Assist residents in bowel and bladder functions.
• Collect specimens (urine, sputum, stools, etc.).
• Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
• Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activity, and social programs.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assist residents in ambulation and mobility.
• Proper use of gait belts when assisting residents.
• Perform and document resident temperature, pulse, respirations (TPR), weight, and height measurements. Answer resident call lights promptly.
• Report and, when appropriate, document, any change observed in a resident’s condition or behavior to the Charge Nurse. Prepare residents for meals, serve and remove trays, and assist in feeding as required.
• Distribute drinking water, other fluids and nourishments to residents.
• Assist in the care of dying residents.
• Provide post-mortem care.
• Check assigned residents routinely to ensure personal care needs are being met.
• Organize and straighten resident rooms daily.
• Bag soiled linens in appropriate bags, linen bins and trash cans.
• Complete required documentation of care and services as they are provided.
• Give report to on coming shift per Community policy.

Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements

The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Community.

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Must have a valid CNA certification that is in good standing with the State.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions