Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced-Health-Care-6; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Advanced-Health-Care-6 in Utah is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential care to residents. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor health, and support a safe, sanitary environment.

This part-time role offers weekday availability with some weekend coverage; CPR preferred. You must hold a valid CNA license and have at least 1 year of experience in a nursing facility or long-term care. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• CNA license is required.
• At least 1 year of experience as a nurse assistant.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Support mobility, transfers, and positioning for safety and comfort.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Serve meals and assist with eating to ensure proper nutrition and hydration.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Follow individualized care plans under licensed staff.
• Maintain clean and sanitary resident rooms and common areas.
• Document care provided in residents' medical records.

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

CNA License

CPR certification

Job description

Description

A Certified Nursing Assistant will provide essential care and support to residents, assisting them with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. This role requires a nurturing attitude, excellent communication skills, and ability to work effectively within a healthcare team.

Schedule: Part-time, Weekdays; Weekends, Day and Night Shift flexibility, 8 Hour Shifts

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.


• Help residents with mobility, transferring, and positioning to ensure their safety and comfort.


• Monitor residents’ vital signs and report any changes or concerns to the nursing staff.


• Serve meals and assist residents with eating as needed, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration.


• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a caring and supportive environment.


• Assist with implementing individualized care plans under the direction of licensed nursing staff.


• Maintain a clean and organized environment in resident room and common areas.


• Follow infection control procedures and maintain a sanitary environment to prevent the spread of illness.


• Respond to resident calls and requests promptly and courteously.


• Document care provided and observation accurately in residents’ medical records.


• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• CNA License required


• At least 1 year of experience as a nurse assistant.


• CPR certification preferred.


• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.


• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining resident confidentiality.


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

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents.


• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, equipment, or controls.


• 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.


• 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.