CNA Summit Ridge

Rocky Mountain Care Group; Woods Cross (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Care Group in Woods Cross is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide comprehensive care to residents. The role requires assisting with daily living tasks, tracking resident conditions, and coordinating dining services while ensuring compliance with all facility policies.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, valid CNA certification, and excellent interpersonal skills. Previous experience in long-term care is preferred. This position supports a dedicated team in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care (preferred, not required).
• No disciplinary action in effect against certification.
• Current Food Handler Permit.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living according to care plans.
• Coordinate dining room services at assigned mealtimes.
• Track the condition of residents' skin.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing

Current CPR/BLS certification

Experience in long-term care

Strong listening skills

Positive interpersonal relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Woods Cross, UT 84010

Certified Nursing Assistant

Position Purpose

Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned residents in accordance with care plans, facility policies and procedures, and at the direction of supervisors.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state (preferred, not required).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Current Food Handler Permit.
• No disciplinary action in effect against certification.
• At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long‑term care (preferred, not required).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living according to care plans and established policies.
• Assist residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting to and from beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
• Coordinate dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set‑up, clean‑up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
• Deliver nutritional supplements to residents, ensuring intake and documenting accordingly.
• Assist with weighing residents, record weights, and report significant changes to nurse and supervisor.
• Track the condition of residents’ skin, reporting pressure areas, skin breakdown, or skin tears.
• Assist nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.
• Complete flow sheets daily to indicate task completion and document resident progress.
• Communicate factors that interfere with job performance and report changes in resident condition to nurse and supervisor.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treat all residents with dignity and respect, promoting and protecting their rights.
• Adhere to facility policies, safety and hygiene measures, confidentiality of protected health information, and state/federal regulations.
• Report non‑compliance, retaliation, discrimination, abuse, neglect, or other concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Report occupational exposures, work‑related injuries, illnesses, and exposure to hazardous materials.
• Participate in life safety and emergency drills, and fulfill responsibilities during emergency activation.
• Complete all assigned training and skills competency requirements as a condition of employment.
• Attend care‑plan meetings and participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed.
• Accept staffing assignments as required, performing CNA duties in accordance with policies.
• Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired / Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Supportive team member, collaborates and exemplifies teamwork.
• Make independent decisions when warranted.
• Tactfully manage interactions with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Patience, tact, and willingness to engage difficult residents and families.
• Convey resident condition information to staff.
• Non‑threatening to workplace health and safety.
• Move intermittently throughout the day.
• Meet general health requirements and maintain immunity to infectious diseases.
• Work beyond normal hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Assist in evacuation during emergencies.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifts, and other common physical movements.
• Handle exposure to falls, burns, odors, dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and air contaminants.
• Encounter infectious waste, diseases, and conditions such as AIDS, Coronavirus, HepatitisB, and Tuberculosis.
• Manage hostile or emotional residents, families, or staff professionally.
• Strong listening skills and conflict resolution ability.
• Basic computer skills, including electronic medical record navigation.
• Positive interpersonal relationships across cultures.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers for resident care.
• Lift, move, push, or pull minimum of 35pounds.
• Work beyond assigned hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance. Violations, including failure to report violations, may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Performance Evaluation Scale

• Unsatisfactory: Achieves results far less than the standards identified for the performance factors rated.
• Needs Improvement: Achieves results less than the standards identified for the performance factors rated. Exhibits potential to become a competent performer. May need skill development.
• Meets Standards: Achieves results that meet the standards identified for the performance factors rated.
• Exceeds Standards: Achieves results that usually exceed the standards identified for the performance factors rated.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and [insert state civil rights law], it is the policy of [Facility Name] to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [include name and/or department, telephone, and e‑mail address].