Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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Job description

About the Company:
We are a premier senior living retirement community dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive rewards program, and a true team environment. If you are looking for a challenging and highly rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do:

A CNA is a primary provider of resident care. A CNA promotes the physical, personal and emotional well-being of each resident and strives to maintain the residents at their maximum level of self-care and independence in accordance with applicable company, federal, state, and local standards.

• Follow individualized plan of care (ISP) for each assigned resident. Observe residents for change in condition and report any changes immediately to nursing supervisor. Document daily care and red flags throughout the shift especially rounds at night as they occur.
• May check and record vital signs, weights, and other duties as assigned in accordance with state regulations and community policies.
• Provide for or assist residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showing according to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc. Perform restorative nursing techniques including proper positioning, ADL training, and Passive Range of Motion. Assist in providing appropriate information and behavioral prompts, cues, redirection, and affirming support to residents in need.
• Encourage residents to participate in scheduled activities; assist residents in getting to activities. Coordinate and assist with activities as directed.
• Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics, back supports, and mechanical devices as required. Provide transportation for residents within facility and, at times, accompany to appointments outside facility.
• Respond to urgent calls as assigned and in timely manner.
• Provide back up support to other departments, as needed. Work as a team with nursing in support of resident care. Assists in problem solving in stand-up communication or meetings with nurse and or Director.
• Empty trash in resident’s rooms and other resident areas as needed. Keep resident’s rooms, dining area, utility room, and other areas of the facility clean and orderly. Keep environment safe for residents (hallways clear of equipment and floors free of debris and linen).
• Change bed linens according to facility policy. Provide laundry services as necessary.
• Requisition and charge resident supplies as needed.
• Maintain restraint free environment at all times. Support fall prevention programs for all residents in need. This includes proactive intervention use, monitoring, safety in the rooms and rounds.
• Help welcome and transfer residents according to facility procedure.
• Perform other duties as assigned and as outlined in Procedure and Policy manual and disaster and fire plan.
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality).
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Why you are Qualified:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• CPR and First Aid certification, if required per state regulations.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive pay.
• Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more.
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay programs

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Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid references, pre-employment drug test, physical and proof of employment eligibility. EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.