Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Hawkeye Care Centers; Asbury (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkeye Care Centers in Asbury, IA, is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants to join our team. You will provide personal care, assist with activities of daily living, and support residents under the direction of licensed nursing staff.

This role involves compassionate interaction, documentation, and teamwork to maintain residents’ comfort and safety. Shifts include evenings, days, and weekends; full-time or part-time positions may be available.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA certification or completion of 75-hour Nurse Aide course.
• Minimum age 16 years.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience not required but caring attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding and bathing under supervision.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition to nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided.
• Assist residents with transfers using gait belts and assistive devices.
• Respond promptly to resident call lights and provide compassionate service.
• Support residents to maintain independence in ADL.
• Provide a caring, respectful environment aligned with facility values.

Skills

Patient care

ADL assistance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Must be at least 16 years of age

75-hour Nurse Aide course

Job description

Assisted Living...Evenings Full-time or Part-time

Long Term Care...Days Full-time

Long Term Care...Nights Full-time

Med Aide candidates accepted also.

Job Summary:

Certified Nursing Assistants are responsible for providing industry leading personal care and assistance in the facility. Assist residents with personal hygiene, including assistance with dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and the giving of baths/showers as well as provide basic treatments as required with direction of the nursing staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates as a member of the care team and help maintains the physical, social and psychological environment conducive to residents’ welfare and best interests.
• Observes and reports resident conditions to nursing staff or appropriate supervisor and all information pertaining to procedures carried out, changes, incidents or unusual findings.
• Becomes familiar with residents’ daily needs, likes, dislikes, etc. in order to personalize care given each individual per the residents’ care plan.
• Records all appropriate resident care information accurately and in a timely manner. Observes and reports to Charge Nurse unusual occurrences and changes in resident condition.
• Responds to resident call lights in a timely manner. Listens and responds to resident needs in an appropriate and service minded manner.
• Assists residents in transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet etc., using appropriate equipment and following principles of body mechanics and safety (help determine number of persons for assist; use gait belt, lifts, grab bars, etc.).
• Helps restore independence through teaching and encouragement in ADL skills (eating, dressing, ambulation, toileting, etc.).
• Develops personalized rapport with residents and provides assistance as requested to residents to care for their belongings. Creates an environment and atmosphere that is customized to their style and preferences.
• Demonstrates fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with our Core Values.
• Follows instructions and complete daily assignments as assigned and is proactive to change.
• Possesses understanding and compassion for the elderly population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency (preferred).
• Must be at least 16 years of age (required).

License/Certifications

• Successful completion of 75-hour Nurse Aide course (required).