Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced-Health-Care-6; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Health Care in Idaho is seeking a dedicated CNA to provide direct resident care in a facility setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor well-being, and support residents' independence.

Responsibilities include mobility assistance, feeding support, documentation, and collaboration with licensed staff. A CNA certification and CPR are required, with weekend/night rotation as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in the state you work.
• CPR certification.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with residents through empathy and caring demeanor.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Assist residents with mobility and transfers using proper lifting techniques and body mechanics.
• Monitor residents' vital signs and intake/output; report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges and orient new residents.
• Support residents' social and recreational activities; provide companionship.
• Maintain clean, infection-controlled living environment; make beds and tidy rooms.
• Assist with dining services; set up meals and record intake as directed.
• Document care and observations accurately in facility records.
• Participate in training to maintain CNA verification and geriatric care knowledge.
• Assist new CNAs with training and facility orientation.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Contribute to a positive, professional work environment with teamwork and communication.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

CNA Certification (state)

Job description

Description

As a CNA you will play a vital role in providing direct care and support to our residents, assisting with activities of daily living, promoting their independence and ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays, Weekends, NOC, Night Shift, 12 Hour Shifts, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide direct care to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.


• Assist residents with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting and position techniques to ensure their safety and comfort.


• Monitor residents’ vital signs, intake and output, and report any changes or concerns to the nursing team.


• Assist with resident admission, transfers, and discharges, including orienting new residents to their surroundings and helping them settle into their rooms.


• Support residents' social and recreational activities by engaging them in meaningful interactions, escorting them to group activities and providing companionship.


• Maintain a clean and organized living environment for residents, including making beds, tidying rooms, and ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards are met.


• Assist with resident dining services, including meal set-up, feeding assistance, and recording food and fluid intake as directed.


• Document care provided and resident observations accurately and timely in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.


• Participate in educational opportunities and training programs to maintain CNA verification and enhance skills and knowledge in geriatric care.


• Assist new CNA team members with training and getting actuated with policies, procedures and the layout of the facility.


• Participate in team meetings and contribute to resident care planning and goal setting.


• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication skills.


• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state you work.


• CPR certification.


• Any prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting preferred.


• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.


• Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.


• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention implementation.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to care for residents in person.


• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.


• Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.


• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.


• Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.


• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.


• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.


• The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.


• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without \"giving out\" or fatiguing.


• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.


• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

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