Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). In this vital role, you will assist residents with personal care, ensuring their comfort and dignity while promoting their independence. This position offers a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and career. With a focus on empathy and respect, you'll be part of a team that values every member's contribution. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Training Opportunities

Career Development

Promotions from Within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of an accredited CNA program preferred.
• One year of experience as a CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care needs and daily activities.
• Record vital signs and communicate with the care team.
• Promote residents' physical and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

CPR Certification

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Program Completion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Join to apply for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) role at Cedarhurst Senior Living

Cedarhurst Senior Living provided pay range

This range is provided by Cedarhurst Senior Living. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $16.00/hr

Cedar Creek of Marion, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) at our Cedar Creek of Marion community.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will assist and provide direction to residents with personal care needs which enable the resident to maintain good personal hygiene, to carry out activities of daily living, to maintain good health, and to participate in the activities of the community.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will impact the lives of our residents by:

• Assisting and providing direction to residents regarding their personal care needs, which include but are not limited to, grooming, hygiene, dressing, nutrition, etc.
• Answering signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents needs using a proactive approach.
• Taking and recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
• Transporting residents or assisting residents with walking along with turning or repositioning residents alone or with assistance.
• Changing bed linens, running errands, directing visitors, and answering telephone.
• Assisting with laundry and housekeeping duties.
• Assisting residents to and from dining room as needed and assisting with meals.
• Encouraging and assisting residents to participate in activities.
• Listening and understanding the problems of residents and reporting observations immediately to the care team as needed.
• Promoting the physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing of each resident and striving to maintain the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.
• Understanding the residents’ Advance Directives and following their wishes.
• Ensuring effective communication with residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as engaging in conflict intervention and resolution as needed.
• The physical demands include standing/moving, communicating, and identifying written information. The employee may occasionally need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift/move up to 50 pounds independently, or up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

To become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of an accredited CNA program preferred.
• One year of experience as a CNA preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Internet browsers, Microsoft Office programs, electronic health records, and HR systems if applicable.
• Dependability and ability to meet scheduling requirements.
• Knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding senior living care, and understanding of levels of care within senior living.

When considering a career with Cedar Creek of Marion, please understand that:

• Our core values are Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful, and Approachable.
• Being a team member means doing The Friend’s Work: reassuring, energizing, and inspiring older adults.
• We provide extensive training and personal/career development opportunities.
• We promote from within and seek growth-oriented team members.
• We offer a benefits package including medical, life insurance, disability, and a 401(k) plan after 1 year.
• Employment is contingent upon passing background and drug tests, completing health screenings, and using PPE when required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Additional job details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care