Nursing Home CNA – Day shift

Schealth; Colorado; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick County Health Center in the United States is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for its long-term care setting. The CNA will assist residents with ADLs, monitor health status, and document results in the EMR while upholding dignity and respect.

The role requires collaboration with nursing staff and therapists to ensure high-quality care, adherence to care plans, and ongoing safety and quality improvement participation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing with the state.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum of one year of CNA experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility support.
• Transfer and reposition residents using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques.
• Monitor and report changes in resident conditions to the charge nurse.
• Support meal service, including feeding assistance and documentation of intake.
• Assist in toileting programs and continence care per residents’ care plans.
• Maintain resident safety and dignity while performing care tasks.
• Keep accurate records of care activities and complete daily flow sheets.
• Comply with infection control and safety procedures.
• Participate quality improvement activities.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Attention to detail

EMR navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification in good standing

CPR/BLS certification

1 year CNA experience in long-term care (preferred)

Job description

$2.00 differential for weekend days - time and a half for holidays

Reports To

DON

Direct Reports

Charge Nurse/DON

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN and/or LPN, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential direct care services at Sedgwick County Health Center’s long-term care setting. The Certified Nursing Assistant plays a vital role in delivering compassionate high-quality care to our residents. Success in this role requires the ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, therapists, and other care team members to ensure the highest quality of care. The CNA must effectively follow care plans, monitor residents’ health status, and document results in the electronic medical record while fostering an environment of encouragement, dignity, and respect. The CNA also ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, facility policies, and best practices for direct nursing care. The CNA plays a critical role in supporting and assisting residents with ADL’s (activities of daily living), such as, bathing, dressing, oral care, meals, and toileting while reinforcing the principles of person-centered care. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and skilled caregiver that demonstrates strong communication skills, patience, adaptability, and a commitment to improving the well-being of residents in a long-term care setting.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility support
• Transfer and reposition residents using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques
• Monitor and report changes in resident conditions to the charge nurse
• Support meal service, including feeding assistance and documentation of intake
• Assist in toileting programs and continence care per residents’ care plans
• Maintain resident safety and dignity while performing care tasks
• Keep accurate records of care activities and complete daily flow sheets
• Comply with infection control and safety procedures
• Participate quality improvement activities

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail and ability to follow care plans accurately
• Basic computer and electronic medical records (EMR) navigation

Abilities

• Ability to lift, move, push, or pull up to 100 pounds
• Capable of bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for extended periods
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with residents, families, and healthcare teams
• Ability to receive and follow through with instructions
• Ability to understand body mechanics to prevent injuries to both residents and caregivers

Experience Preferred

Minimum of one year of CNA experience in long-term care preferred

Education and Certification Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing with the state
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Minimum of one year of CNA experience in long-term care preferred
• No disciplinary action on certification

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Frequent Physical demands
  • Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to monitor resident status and communicate effectively
  • Stand and walking for extended periods, up to 8-12 hours per shift
  • Bending, stooping, and reaching to assist residents with mobility and daily activities
  • Lifting, transferring, and repositioning residents with or without assistance, can weigh up to 100 pounds
  • Pushing and pulling of wheelchairs, beds, and medical equipment
  • Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment and perform tasks such as feeding, dressing and hygiene care
  • Performing repetitive movements, including hand and arm motions, during tasks such as bathing and dressing residents
• Occasional Physical demands
  • Kneeling, crouching, or squatting when providing care or performing tasks
  • Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary
  • Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations
  • May be subject to falls
  • May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors, or personnel
• Subject to varying temperatures and environmental conditions within the facility
• Possible Exposure to
  • May be subject to odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants
  • Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and/or conditions
  • Must meet general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Sedgwick County Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation Request

Sedgwick County Health Center is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please e-mail Brad in Human Resources at [e-mail] *All positions subject to close without notice.