PRN CNA

The Goodman Group, LLC; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodman Group, LLC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential support and care for residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, observing residents' conditions, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate will meet state requirements and have experience in home care or assisted living settings.

The role involves physical demands such as lifting and moving residents, along with providing companionship and comfort to clients. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our residents!

Qualifications

• Must have skills to assist residents with daily living activities.
• Experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility is preferred.
• Ability to handle the physical demands of the job, including lifting and moving residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Observe and document changes in resident conditions.
• Ensure a safe environment for residents.
• Provide companionship and support.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with elderly and disabled individuals

Education

Meets state and federal requirements

6 months experience in relevant fields preferred

Job description

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community, and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in all Nursing Department functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established Nursing Department policies and procedures and assist residents with activities of daily living. This position will be performed at contracting facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide physical support to assist residents to perform daily living activities, such as lifting, transfers, assisting with bed mobility, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, walking, exercising, serving and assisting with meals, and taking vital signs
• Observes and documents the health, behavior, physical and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse
• Responds promptly and courteously to resident call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine residents' needs
• Promotes personal safety and the safety of the residents with a clean and safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situation to the nurse
• Communicate with nurses on resident conditions, changes and concerns
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner
• Provide companionship, comfort and support to residents
• Meet federal and state in‑service requirements
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Knowledge And Critical Skills

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families

Education And Experience

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position
• Prefer 6 months or more of experience in home care, assisted living, or long‑term care facility

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patientsli>
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit and reach
• Fine motor skills

Cognitive Requirements

• Execute tasks independently
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively verbally
• Ability to concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions
• Visual acuity
• Hearing alertness

Environmental Requirements

• Ambient room temperatures and lighting

Platinum Service

Platinum Service is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely and caring way. Putting the residents at the center of everything you do. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service program.