Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Cascades Verdae; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of heroes in a rewarding healthcare role focused on providing exceptional care to seniors. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents by assisting them with daily activities, ensuring their dignity, and enhancing their quality of life. As a vital part of a certified Great Place to Work, you will be recognized for your contributions and supported in your professional growth. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and grow in your career.

Qualifications

• State certification and CPR certification required.
• Experience in healthcare preferred, with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Lead life enrichment activities and record vital signs as needed.

Skills

Technical Skills

Communication

Initiative

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Ethics

Education

State Certification as a Nursing Assistant

Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid

Two years’ experience in a similar healthcare position

Tools

Electronic Records Software

Job description

Job Category: Healthcare/ Assisted Living

Requisition Number: CERTI001972

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• Posted: October 11, 2024
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate: $17.40 USD per hour

Locations

Charlotte, NC 28210, USA

Description

Find your new career with a team of HEROES, who are extraordinary people doing ordinary things for seniors. We are dedicated to giving back and supporting our team members, local community, and others worldwide. Come join a team with (6) Industry Best of the Best Awards and help us put People First Always.
Come see why The Charlotte Assisted Living is certified as a Great Place to Work!
Now accepting applications for FT CNAs for 2nd shift. We look forward to meeting you soon! Interviews offered daily!

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for delivering person-centered care based on the needs and interests of residents and members while preserving their dignity and quality of life.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist residents with activities of daily living which include, but are not limited to, personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, transporting, and transfers.
2. Assist residents with dining to include escorting, transferring, order taking, serving, feeding, meal preparation, and clean up.
3. Assist with housekeeping services, including but not limited to, bed making, trash removal, laundry, room and bathroom cleaning as needed, and requests from residents.
4. Lead and assist with life enrichment activities with guidance and support from Life Enrichment Leaders and Supervisors, which may include activities, craft/game groups, life skills, daily pleasures, and one-on-one interaction.
5. Escort residents to scheduled programming and encourage daily participation in scheduled programming.
6. Take and record vital signs and weights as ordered or required by regulations.
7. Participate in and attend all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
8. Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.
2. Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of work and to provide the supervisor with actionable, accurate data.
3. Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally competitive, seeks additional work when they have capacity, and demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to the supervisor on an ongoing basis.
4. Flexibility – The ability to adapt to changing conditions on the fly and navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.
5. Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, listens to others without interrupting, keeps emotions under control, remains open to ideas, and tries new things.
6. Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.
7. Professionalism – Ensures service is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes and presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image.
8. Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds the Company’s Guiding Principles:

o People First, Always
o We Exist to Serve our Members
o We Have a Responsibility to be Full

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing.
2. This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.
3. The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.
4. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

TRAVEL: No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. State Certification as a Nursing Assistant
2. Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid
3. Two years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
2. Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
3. Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
4. Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
5. Ability to work with minimal supervision.