Night Shift CNA: Compassionate Resident Care & Comfort

Center On Aging And Health Llc; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center on Aging and Health in Erwin, TN seeks a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a full-time night shift. You will provide direct resident care in a skilled nursing environment, collaborating with an attentive nursing team to ensure comfort, safety and dignity during overnight hours.

Eligible candidates hold an active CNA certification, have experience with activities of daily living, infection control, and accurate documentation, and demonstrate compassion, reliability and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education and training.
• Current CNA certification in good standing.
• Prior experience providing direct patient care, preferably in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Ability to work full-time night shift hours, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Strong understanding of patient care techniques and activities of daily living support.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety procedures.
• Excellent observation and communication skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to resident care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative nursing team.
• Physical stamina to assist with resident mobility and transfers.
• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to maintaining resident dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate care to residents during overnight hours
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Monitor and record vital signs, weight, and fluid intake and output
• Assist with repositioning, mobility, and transfers to prevent discomfort and injury
• Observe and report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the nursing staff
• Respond promptly to resident call lights and requests for assistance
• Ensure residents' comfort by adjusting bedding, lighting, and room temperature
• Assist with feeding residents who require support during meal and snack times
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided
• Follow infection control and safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe environment
• Collaborate with the night shift nursing team to ensure continuity of care
• Support residents' emotional well-being through companionship and respectful communication

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

ADL assistance

Observation

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

The Center on Aging and Health in Erwin, TN seeks a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a full-time night shift. You will provide direct resident care in a skilled nursing environment, collaborating with an attentive nursing team to ensure comfort, safety and dignity during overnight hours.

Eligible candidates hold an active CNA certification, have experience with activities of daily living, infection control, and accurate documentation, and demonstrate compassion, reliability and