Nursing assistant (NAC/CNA)

Chcclynden; Lynden (WA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dent)

Paid time off (vacation/holidays/sick)

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Referral bonus up to $3,000

Fitness center discount

Continuing education & career growth

Benefits details on full-time page

Job summary

CHCC Lynden is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our skilled nursing center. You will be an essential member of a health care team delivering mission-driven, patient-centered care and supporting residents with daily needs in a clean, respectful facility.

Responsibilities include following care plans, ensuring safety, assisting with ADLs, mobility, meals and skincare while maintaining infection control and a tidy environment.

Qualifications

• Washington CNA/NAC license in good standing is required.
• Long-term care experience is welcome and appreciated, or on-the-job training is provided.
• Must be able to occasionally transfer and/or lift to 50 pounds when assisting residents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out residents' plans of care, including ADLs, mobility, eating, toileting, ROM, bathing, grooming, positioning and basic skincare.
• Assure resident safety.
• Transport a wheelchair user to activities and meals.
• Apply and monitor resident safety devices.
• Practice infection control measures.
• Keep resident rooms neat and tidy.
• Attend in-service training as requested and required.

Skills

ADL assistance

Infection control

Safety procedures

Patient care

Education

Washington CNA/NAC license

Minimum age 16

Job description

“What I love most about working here is knowing that I’m working in one of the best facilities in Whatcom County. The team works together to give our residents the quality and best care possible.” Chenney, CNA Chenney has been a valued team member at CHCC since 2019. Watch her describe what it is like to be part of our care team in this video: https://chcclynden.org/nursing-assistant-jobs/. As a nursing assistant at CHCC, you will be an important member of a health care team that delivers mission-driven, patient-centered care. You’ll work in a clean, progressive and well-respected skilled nursing center. Join us!

• Ensure that each resident’s plan of care is carried out, including activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, eating, toileting, range of motion, bathing, grooming, positioning and basic skincare.
• Assure resident safety.
• Transport a wheelchair user to activities and meals.
• Apply and monitor resident safety devices.
• Practice infection control measures.
• Keep resident rooms neat and tidy.
• Attend in-service training as requested and required.
• See job description linked on this page for additional duties.

• Support CHCC’s mission.
• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• A Washington state nursing assistant (CNA/NAC) license in good standing is required. If you are not a licensed CNA or NAC, please consider enrolling in this 5-week training program: https://lyndenhealthed.org/.
• Long-term care experience is welcome and appreciated, or CHCC will provide on-the-job training.
• Must be able to occasionally transfer and/or lift to 50 pounds when carrying equipment, when transferring a resident, or when assisting a resident in bathing or dressing.

• Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability).
• Vacation, holiday and sick pay.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified employees.
• 403 (b) retirement and flexible spending accounts.
• Referral bonus program that pays up to $3,000 per referral.
• Homestead Fitness Center discount.
• Continuing education, mentorship, career advancement opportunities.
• Details at https://chcclynden.org/full-time-benefits/.