Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Haven Nursing Center; Columbia (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

Opportunity for advancement

Professional growth and stability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Group Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term disability Insurance

Job summary

Haven Nursing Center in Louisiana is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants to provide direct, compassionate care to residents in a long-term care setting. CNAs assist with daily living activities, promote comfort, and support nursing staff.

The role requires active Louisiana CNA certification, ability to lift and assist residents safely, and strong communication within a team of caregivers. Shifts are 12 hours with time off each other weekend.

Qualifications

• Commitment to person-centered care.
• Ability to lift/move residents safely.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Help residents with mobility, transfers, positioning, and ambulation.
• Monitor and report changes in residents condition to licensed nursing staff.
• Obtain and record vital signs and other basic health information.
• Respond promptly to call lights and residents needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized resident environment.
• Assist with meal service and hydration needs.
• Provide emotional support and respectful companionship to residents.
• Follow care plans, infection control standards, and safety procedures.
• Document care provided accurately and timely.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

ADLs assistance

Education

Louisiana CNA certification

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Summary:

We are currently recruiting for CNAs to join our Haven Nursing Center team! The person filling this position must be a certified CNA in the state of Louisiana. Residents at Haven live in units/hallways referred to as quot;householdsquot;. CNAs are essential employees of the household team. CNAs provide direct, hands-on care to residents in a long-term care setting, support residents with daily living activities, promote comfort and safety, and assist nursing staff in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. This role is essential to maintaining residents#39; dignity, well-being, and quality of life. CNAs works 12-hour shifts, providing more time off, including 3-days off, every other weekend.

Primary Duties:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs);
• Help residents with mobility, transfers, positioning, and ambulation;
• Monitor and report changes in residents condition to licensed nursing staff;
• Obtain and record vital signs and other basic health information;
• Respond promptly to call lights and residents needs;
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized resident environment;
• Assist with meal service and hydration needs;
• Provide emotional support and respectful companionship to residents;
• Follow care plans, infection control standards, and safety procedures;
• Document care provided accurately and timely.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Commitment to person-centered care;
• Ability to life, move, and assist residents safely;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• Compassionate, patient, and professional demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications (but not required):

• Knowledge and training about caring for persons living with dementia;
• Experience working with Point Click Care clinical software.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/push up to 50 pounds;
• Must be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, reach and kneel using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.

Additional Requirements:

• Active CNA certification in the State of Louisiana;
• CPR Certification (or willing to obtain prior to employment);
• Tuberculosis screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment;
• Employee reference checks will be conducted. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant#39;s former employer(s).

Company Benefits (Fulltime, Parttime, amp; PRN):

• Competitive starting wage
• Opportunity for advancement
• Professional growth and stability

Company Benefits (Fulltime Positions):

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term disability Insurance