CNA Certified Nursing Assistant

Baptist Health; Center (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Indiana is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Nursing Department on the Day shift (6:30 AM–7:00 PM). You will assist residents with daily care, monitor vital signs, and support mobility and positioning under LPN/RN supervision.

The role emphasizes infection control, compassionate communication with residents and families, and dependable attendance to help sustain quality long-term care.

Qualifications

• Arkansas CNA certification is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, or a CNA certificate.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate, speak, and write effectively; patient-focused.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resident care including oral hygiene, bathing, nail care, shaving, and hair care.
• Support bowel and bladder needs according to standards of care.
• Aid with nutritional needs and activities such as ambulation and positioning.
• Follow infection control policies; treat residents, visitors, and staff with courtesy.
• Perform CNA duties like vital signs, foley care, specimen collection, and use of lifts.

Skills

CNA skills

Vital signs

Specimen collection

Lifts & equipment

Education

High School diploma

CNA certification

Tools

Lifts and transfer equipment

Job description

Summary:Assists with resident/patient care needs and comforts including but not limited to: oral hygiene, bathing functions, nail care, shaving, hair care. Ensures bowel and bladder needs are met per standards of care. Performs activities to assist with residents nutritional needs. Assists with the residents activity needs as assigned: i.e. ambulation, moving, lifting, and positioning. Follows infection control standards, policies, and procedures. Treats all residents, visitors, and employees with courtesy. Accepts and organizes assignments as delegated by the LPN/RN. Exhibits knowledge of Resident Rights and reports resident concerns/complaints to LPN/RN. Ensures residents' needs are met upon request. Consistently performs CNA skills: i.e. vital signs, foley care, specimen collection, use of lifts and equipment. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in CNA practice. Meets attendance policy and enhances team effectiveness by dependability. Problem solve/prioritize/initiative needed

Video TestimonialJob DetailsDepartment: NursingShift: DayWorking Hours: 6:30A-7PSummary:Assists with resident/patient care needs and comforts including but not limited to: oral hygiene, bathing functions, nail care, shaving, hair care. Ensures bowel and bladder needs are met per standards of care. Performs activities to assist with residents nutritional needs. Assists with the residents activity needs as assigned: i.e. ambulation, moving, lifting, and positioning. Follows infection control standards, policies, and procedures. Treats all residents, visitors, and employees with courtesy. Accepts and organizes assignments as delegated by the LPN/RN. Exhibits knowledge of Resident Rights and reports resident concerns/complaints to LPN/RN. Ensures residents' needs are met upon request. Consistently performs CNA skills: i.e. vital signs, foley care, specimen collection, use of lifts and equipment. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in CNA practice. Meets attendance policy and enhances team effectiveness by dependability. Problem solve/prioritize/initiative neededOther Information:Current Arkansas CNA certification is required.High School diploma or equivalent preferred or a certificate in Nursing Assistant.Long Term Care Experience PreferredMust be able to appropriately communicate, speak, and writeGenerates enthusiasm, dedication, and enjoys elderly adultsThis job will be authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.\">Department: NursingShift: DayWorking Hours: 6:30A-7PLong Term Care Experience PreferredMust be able to appropriately communicate, speak, and writeGenerates enthusiasm, dedication, and enjoys elderly adultsThis job will be authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.