CNA - Day Shift: Resident Care Advocate

Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Stable Full-Time Schedule

Job summary

Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation in Independence, MO is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our Day Shift nursing team. You will provide hands-on care under the supervision of a licensed nurse, assisting residents with ADLs, promoting dignity, safety, and comfort to enhance quality of life.

We support our CNAs with a strong team, ongoing training, and a stable full-time schedule. If you are dependable, caring, and committed to resident-centered care, apply today.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri CNA certification in good standing.
• Successful completion of a State-Approved Nurse Aide Training Program.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification preferred.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, hospital, assisted living, memory care, or healthcare is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing outstanding resident care.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional resident-centered care in accordance with individualized care plans.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, and personal care.
• Assist with transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and use of mobility equipment.
• Take and record vital signs and promptly report changes in resident condition.
• Answer resident call lights quickly and provide compassionate assistance.
• Assist with meals, hydration, and feeding as needed.
• Maintain clean, comfortable resident rooms and change bed linens as necessary.
• Observe and report physical, emotional, or behavioral changes to the licensed nurse.
• Document resident care accurately and completely.
• Follow infection prevention and infection control policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Promote resident dignity, respect, and quality of life at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Education

Missouri CNA certification in good standing

State-Approved Nurse Aide Training Program

Job description

Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation in Independence, MO is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our Day Shift nursing team. You will provide hands-on care under the supervision of a licensed nurse, assisting residents with ADLs, promoting dignity, safety, and comfort to enhance quality of life.

We support our CNAs with a strong team, ongoing training, and a stable full-time schedule. If you are dependable, caring, and committed to resident-centered care, apply today.