CNA - PRN

Lewiston North of Cascadia; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cascadia Healthcare in Lewiston, ID is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our short-term, post-acute rehabilitation team. This PRN role offers flexible hours (often under 16 per week) and a chance to support residents on their rehab journey and help them return home safely.

You will assist residents with ADLs, mobility, eating, and vital signs, under supervision, while documenting care and participating in interdisciplinary planning.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Valid CNA certification in the state of employment required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, bathing, eating and ROM.
• Obtains food trays and assists residents with eating.
• Takes and records vital signs and documents care.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings and participates in care planning.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Emergency readiness

Vital signs & documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification (in-state)

CPR certification preferred

Job description

Description

We are a short-term, post-acute skilled nursing facility seeking a compassionate and motivated team member who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a strong team player with a genuine passion for supporting patients throughout their rehab journey and helping them return home safely and successfully. AsaPRNemployee,whichmeans“adhoc”orasneededbythe facility,youmaynothavearegularscheduleandwillworkonaverage,lessthan16hoursperweek.

Under supervision, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

• Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
• Obtains food trays and assists residents with eating.
• Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to/from wheelchair or activity areas.
• Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed.
• Assists resident with ambulation as indicated in the facility.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
• Documents ADLs, resident personal cares, and device use on flow sheets or task sheets as directed.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident’s plans of care.
• Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.
• Assists facility staff to provide person-centered cares based on indicated preferences.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses/Certification

• Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.
• Valid CPR certificate preferred.

Experience

• Six months experience in a long term-care environment preferred.

NOTE: A CNA who successfully completes an approved advanced skills training curriculum and/or has demonstrated experience in a needed clinical specialty area, e.g. ventilator, pulmonary, and tracheostomy (VPT), can be classified as a CNA II.