Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Developmental Options; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

5? increases at 6/12/18 months

Job summary

Developmental Options in Pocatello is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) to support residents in daily living and assist nursing staff with vitals and appointments. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and residents’ rights within our private non-profit ICF/IID settings.

We provide paid training and scheduled pay increases at 6, 12, and 18 months, reflecting our commitment to growth and retention in a community-focused care environment.

Qualifications

• C.N.A. certification in Idaho
• Age 18 or older
• Ability to pass Health and Welfare background check and drug screen
• Ability to complete paid training classes within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living: cooking, cleaning, laundry, grooming, and self-administration of medication
• Carry out behavioral supports and help residents access the community
• Take resident vitals as directed by nursing staff
• Assist with medical appointments as needed
• Use safety procedures and equipment and ensure others do too
• Advocate for residents’ rights, dignity, and privacy
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment immediately
• Notify supervisor of any unsafe conditions or injuries

Education

C.N.A. certification (Idaho)

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)

Developmental Options is a private non-profit serving the Pocatello area. We support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/IID) group homes.

We are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team. As a C.N.A. on our Direct Support team, you will help residents build independence in daily life. You will also support nursing staff with vitals and medical appointments. Your work protects resident safety, dignity, and rights. We pay for your training, and pay increases at 6, 12, and 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living: cooking, cleaning, laundry, grooming, and self-administration of medication
• Carry out behavioral supports and help residents access the community
• Take resident vitals as directed by nursing staff
• Assist with medical appointments as needed
• Use safety procedures and equipment (gait belts, gloves, masks, seat belts) and make sure others do too
• Advocate for residents’ rights, dignity, and privacy
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment immediately. If in doubt, report.
• Notify a supervisor right away of any condition that could create an unsafe situation (injury, illness, intoxication)

Support needs vary by home, department, and resident. The full job description is available on request.

Requirements

• Valid C.N.A. certification in the State of Idaho
• Age 18 or older
• Ability to pass a Health and Welfare background check and a drug screen, and to maintain a drug-free workplace
• Ability to complete paid training classes within 90 days of hire