Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Astral at Auburn; Butler (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral at Auburn in Butler, Indiana, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to promote resident dignity and independence while providing personal care. You will assist with daily living activities, medication reminders, and social/spiritual engagement in a supportive community setting.

The role involves monitoring residents' wellbeing, documenting care, and collaborating with nursing staff to ensure safety and quality of life for seniors.

Qualifications

• Education includes a high school diploma or GED.
• Certification as a CNA may be required depending on state regulations.
• 1+ years of paid or volunteer experience with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and medication reminders.
• Aid with lifting, transferring, positioning and mobility using appropriate equipment.
• Support dining service, meal setup, feeding assistance and document intake.
• Monitor residents’ physical and cognitive wellbeing and report changes to nurse/supervisor.
• Deliver nutritional supplements as scheduled and document intake.
• Participate in life enrichment activities and provide meaningful resident engagement.
• Document care timely and accurately and comply with policies.

Skills

Patience and compassion

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CNA Certification

Job description

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for promoting the dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, choice, and rights of the residents at the community. This role involves assisting residents with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and social and spiritual pursuits. This position will render personal care to residents and monitor their physical and cognitive wellbeing.

Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for promoting the dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, choice, and rights of the residents at the community. This role involves assisting residents with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and social and spiritual pursuits. This position will render personal care to residents and monitor their physical and cognitive wellbeing.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication reminders in accordance with care plans and established community policies and procedures.
• Assist residents with lifting, turning, transferring, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assist with dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up, clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
• Monitor the residents' physical and cognitive wellbeing and report changes to the nurse and supervisor.
• Deliver nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provide resident assistance as needed to ensure intake. Document intake per community policy/procedure.
• Participate in life enrichment programming and providing meaningful activities to residents.
• Document resident care timely and accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licenses/Certifications: Certified Nursing Certification may be required depending on state regulations

Experience: 1+ years of paid or volunteer experience working with seniors preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion in working with the elderly.

Min: USD $17.00/Hr. Max: USD $19.75/Hr.