Night Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced Health Care; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Health Care is seeking a compassionate CNA to provide direct resident care and support daily living activities. You will assist with bathing, dressing, mobility, and dining while supporting a safe and comforting environment.

You will work under licensed staff during various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and night hours, with emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered care for geriatric residents.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification (Nursing Assistant or STNA) in state of employment.
• CPR certification.
• 1+ year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar setting.
• Ability to build rapport with residents and provide compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents under supervision of licensed staff (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding).
• Assist with mobility and transfers using proper techniques.
• Monitor vital signs and intake/output; report changes to nursing team.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges; orient new residents.
• Support social and recreational activities and provide companionship.
• Maintain clean, infection-controlled living areas and assist with dining services.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or STNA

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, Part-Time, Weekdays, Weekends, NOC, 10PM - 6AM

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.


• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) in the state you work.


• CPR certification.


• 1+ years of experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting required.


• 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.

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