CNA

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Welsh (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

AFLAC

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a full-time, in-person role in a long-term care facility. You will provide direct resident care under the supervision of an RN or LPN and serve as a bridge between residents and the care team.

Key duties include assisting with ADLs, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and maintaining accurate documentation in the EHR. The role requires empathy, clear communication, HIPAA compliance, and a calm, crises-ready

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active state CNA registry listing in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADLs including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and incontinence care.
• Monitor and record vital signs and health status.
• Assist with mobility and transfers using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
• Document care activities and resident responses in EHR systems.

Skills

Empathy

Clear communication

HIPAA privacy

Crisis calm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CNA

Full-Time | Long-Term Care Facility

We are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a long-term care (LTC) nursing home provides essential direct care to residents. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the CNA assists residents with daily living, monitors health status, and serves as a vital bridge between residents and the healthcare team.

Core Responsibilities:

• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, and incontinence care while preserving their dignity and independence.
• Nutrition & Hydration: Serve meal trays, assist residents with feeding, and record daily intake and output (I&O).
• Mobility & Transfers: Safely transfer residents between beds, wheelchairs, and recliners using mechanical lifts or proper body mechanics; turn and reposition bedridden residents to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Vital Signs & Observation: Measure and record blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, and pain levels. Report any sudden changes in physical condition or behavior immediately to the charge nurse.
• Infection Control & Environment: Maintain clean, safe living areas by changing linens, sanitizing surfaces, and adhering to standard safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Documentation: Accurate and timely entry of care activities, vital signs, and resident behaviors into electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Emotional Support & Advocacy: Build therapeutic, respectful relationships with long-term residents and their families, offering companionship and observing subtle shifts in physical or emotional well-being.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certification: Active state Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) registry listing in good standing.
• Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification (often preferred or required upon hire).
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, bend, stoop, walk for extended periods, and lift or move up to 50 lbs safely.
• Key Skills: High empathy, patient-first mindset, clear communication, strong crisis calm, and strict adherence to resident privacy (HIPAA).

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• AFLAC

Schedule:

• Full-time
• In-person position

Specialty Area:

• Geriatrics
• Long-Term Care
• Nursing Home