CNA - Compassionate Care in Post-Acute Rehab

Emerald-Nursing-and-Rehab-Columbus; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Nursing and Rehab Columbus is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Nursing department in Columbus, NE. This full-time 6a-6p role focuses on comfort, safety, and well-being of residents in a post-acute rehabilitation setting.

You will work closely with a dedicated team to provide high-quality care, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, document changes, and ensure infection control protocols are followed. A Nebraska CNA certification is required.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in Nebraska is required.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to lift and move residents and perform related patient-care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring comfort, safety and well-being.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene).
• Support mobility: transferring, positioning and ambulating residents safely.
• Take and record vital signs (BP, temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Document all care in electronic health records and communicate changes to staff.
• Report any changes or concerns to nursing staff promptly.
• Assist with feeding and provide companionship to residents.
• Follow infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure cohesive care.

Skills

Lifting/Mobility

Vital signs

Documentation

Infection control

Team communication

Compassionate care

Education

Nebraska CNA certification

Job description

Emerald Nursing and Rehab Columbus is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Nursing department in Columbus, NE. This full-time 6a-6p role focuses on comfort, safety, and well-being of residents in a post-acute rehabilitation setting.

You will work closely with a dedicated team to provide high-quality care, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, document changes, and ensure infection control protocols are followed. A Nebraska CNA certification is required.