LNA - Long Term Care (Nights)

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a long-term care setting in New Hampshire. You will deliver basic nursing and restorative care under RN/LPN supervision, assisting residents with ADLs and mobility while maintaining safety and dignity.

You will observe and report changes, support nutrition and hydration, and follow infection control and HIPAA protocols. A CNA and BLS certification, plus COVID-19 vaccination, are required.

Qualifications

• Provides basic nursing and restorative care including ADLs support.
• Requires strong observational and communication skills for resident monitoring.
• Works under RN/LPN supervision in long-term care environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing and daily living activities.
• Support mobility, ROM exercises, turning, positioning and safe transfers.
• Assist with meals, hydration, I&O tracking and caloric intake.
• Observe resident conditions and report changes to nursing leadership promptly.
• Maintain infection control and HIPAA compliance; respond to emergencies.

Skills

ADLs support

Observation skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Title

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Long-Term Care & Restorative Care

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver basic nursing and restorative care to residents in a long-term care environment. Working under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), you will assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), support mobility and nutrition, maintain a safe and hygienic environment, and observe and report changes in resident condition to the nursing leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care & Hygiene: Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, skin care protocols, personal hygiene, and daily living activities in accordance with individual Resident Care Plans.
• Mobility & Restorative Support: Provide assistance with ambulation, range-of-motion exercises, turning, positioning, and safe patient transfers.
• Nutritional & Elimination Support: Assist residents with meal intake, hydration, feeding, bodily waste management, bowel/bladder training, and accurate tracking of intake/output (I&O) and caloric intake.
• Clinical Observation & Communication: Attend pre-shift reporting, observe resident conditions and environment, and promptly report significant observations or status changes to supervising LPNs/RNs.
• Safety & Infection Control: Maintain strict adherence to infection control techniques, respect resident rights and confidentiality (HIPAA), and respond effectively to emergency situations (e.g., fall prevention, fire protocols, redirecting wandering residents).

Qualifications & Requirements

Clinical Experience

• Minimum 1+ years of recent clinical CNA experience in long-term care or skilled nursing [Required].
• Willingness to float to assigned units as needed [Required].
• Previous travel or rural/small facility experience [Highly Preferred].

Licensure & Certifications

• Active, unrestricted State Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) or Compact License [Required].
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].

• Health Requirements: Completion of COVID-19 vaccination series [Required].
• Core Competencies: Excellent interpersonal communication, strong observational skills, dedication to resident dignity and privacy, and a compassionate, team-oriented attitude.