CNA - Compassionate Resident Care & Hygiene

Northrise Assisted Living; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrise Assisted Living in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Nurse Aide to provide basic nursing care under supervision. You will participate in shift reports and assist residents with bathing, grooming, hygiene, and use of adaptive equipment.

The role requires completion of State Approved Nurse Aide Training and competency evaluation, and being listed in good standing on the State Registry. Reading and writing ability is required, prior CNA experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• State Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program required.
• Ability to communicate with residents and nursing staff.
• Must have the ability to read and write.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Assists residents with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment.
• Explains procedures to residents before administering.
• Keeps residents dry (changes gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled).
• Changes bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents.
• Makes beds (occupied and unoccupied).

Skills

Communication with residents and staff

Reading and writing

Education

State Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program

Job description

Northrise Assisted Living in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Nurse Aide to provide basic nursing care under supervision. You will participate in shift reports and assist residents with bathing, grooming, hygiene, and use of adaptive equipment.

The role requires completion of State Approved Nurse Aide Training and competency evaluation, and being listed in good standing on the State Registry. Reading and writing ability is required, prior CNA experience preferred but not required.