Day Shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced Health Care; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Transitional Rehab in Meridian, Idaho seeks an empathetic CNA to provide direct resident care, assist with daily living activities, and support the rehabilitation team. You will help residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility, while ensuring safety and comfort in a fast-paced setting.

Role includes documenting care, assisting with meals, and participating in ongoing training to maintain CNA certification and grow in geriatric care.

Qualifications

• 1 year CNA experience preferred.
• Current CNA or STNA certification in the state.
• PR certification is required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with residents with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding.
• Assist with mobility and transfers using proper techniques.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to nurses.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Engage residents in social activities and companionship.
• Maintain clean, infection-controlled living environments.
• Assist dining, document intake and supervise feeding.
• Document care accurately according to policies.
• Participate in training to maintain CNA verification.
• Support new CNAs with orientation and policies.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Collaborate with nurses and therapists to promote recovery.

Skills

CNA experience

Compassionate care

Resident interaction

Vital signs monitoring

Team communication

Dignified end-of-life care

Education

Nursing Assistant CNA or STNA

PR certification

Job description

Description

As a CNA you will play a vital role in providing direct care and support to our residents, assisting with activities of daily living, promoting their independence and ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays, Weekends, Sunday - Tuesday

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide direct care to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Assist residents with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting and position techniques to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Monitor residents’ vital signs, intake and output, and report any changes or concerns to the nursing team.
• Assist with resident admission, transfers, and discharges, including orienting new residents to their surroundings and helping them settle into their rooms.
• Support residents’ social and recreational activities by engaging them in meaningful interactions, escorting them to group activities and providing companionship.
• Maintain a clean and organized living environment for residents, including making beds, tidying rooms, and ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards are met.
• Assist with resident dining services, including meal set-up, feeding assistance, and recording food and fluid intake as directed.
• Document care provided and resident observations accurately and timely in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in educational opportunities and training programs to maintain CNA verification and enhance skills and knowledge in geriatric care.
• Assist new CNA team members with training and getting actuated with policies, procedures and the layout of the facility.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to resident care planning and goal setting.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication skills.
• Assisting with ADLs including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
• Supporting safe patient transfers and ambulation.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in resident condition.
• Providing compassionate, respectful care in a fast-paced rehab setting.
• Collaborating with nurses and therapists to promote recovery.

About Aspen Transitional Rehab

Located in Meridian, Idaho, Aspen Transitional Rehab is a state-of-the-art facility specializing in short-term nursing and rehabilitation. We offer private suites, 24-hour nursing care, inpatient therapy services, fine dining, transportation, and a luxurious atmosphere that supports comfort, healing, and excellence in care.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• 1 year of CNA experience (preferred)
• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) in the state you work.
• Current PR certification is required.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention implementation.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to care for residents in person.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
• Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.
• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.
• Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.