Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 6a-6p (No Weekends)

unitedchurchhomes; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Community at Fairborn is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide compassionate care to residents, including assistance with daily living activities and rehabilitation exercises as directed. You will work under supervision to support physical and emotional well-being, document care, and ensure safety during transfers and meals.

No prior experience is required, but successful completion of a state-approved CNA program and ongoing certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed state-approved Nursing Assistant program and maintain certifications.
• No prior experience required.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with ADL including bathing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Assists with meals and feeding as needed.
• Records accurate entries on flow sheets and care documentation.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident units and supplies.
• Reports resident condition changes to supervisor promptly.
• Supports residents' physical and emotional well-being per care plans.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Detail Oriented

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Name:

Trinity Community at Fairborn

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/ Competency Evaluated Nursing Assistant (CENA) is responsible for caring for residents both physically and emotionally to enhance quality of life, including ADL and rehabilitation activities.

Essential Function Statement(s)

• Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty
• Assist residents at mealtimes
• Assists with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment
• Explains procedures to residents before administering, drapes residents for examination and treatment.
• Keeps residents dry (changes clothing, linen, etc, when wet or soiled)
• Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions
• Empties urinary drainage bags and records amount in record; Reports any irregularities to nurse
• Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., keeping with specific resident safety needs; Assists residents in ambulation, with or without self-help devices, as instructed
• Performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures, as instructed
• Ensures call lights are within reach of residents and answers call lights promptly
• Ensures residents' personal care needs are being met in accordance with residents' wishes
• Reports all changes in residents' condition to supervisor as soon as practical
• Changes bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents; Handles linens according to infection control guidelines
• Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, linen closets
• Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs
• Uses creative problem solving to meet the needs of the resident, within scope of responsibility
• Provides post-mortem care as instructed
• Performs required special nursing care duties, including identifying and reporting abnormal skin conditions
• Ensures residents are positioned and prepared appropriately for meals; serves food and assists with feeding as necessary; ensures each resident is properly hydrated; assists in the delivery and documentation of all snacks and supplements
• Accurately records all entries on flow sheets, I and O's, and other documents at point of care as required
• Participates in care conference as indicated and follows individual resident care plans
• Performs all admission, discharge and transfer duties as required
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information
• Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste, including restocking supplies
• Reports observations concerning structural, equipment and furniture defects and malfunctioning to appropriate personnel
• Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of duties
• Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships, and ensures departmental staff does the same
• Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, care procedures and protocol for residents in the Dementia Care Unit
• Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate
• Participates in special activities as necessary (e.g., safety committee; mentoring/orientation/new hires; etc.)
• Label and charge ancillary items for resident billing
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
• Experience: No prior experience necessary
• Computer Skills: Must be able to proficiently use a computer, the Internet and basic office equipment
• Certifications & Licenses: Successful completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant program; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation
• Other Requirements: Ability to assist patients during therapy; Special care/dementia care employees will have additional training in caring for and treating dementia residents; Ability to communicate effectively with residents