Senior Care CNA - Dignity & Daily Living Support

St. Bernards Medical Group; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The CNA at St. Bernards assists residents who are functionally, physically, and/or socially impaired and require help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming. The role promotes socialization through a range of internal and external activities and teaches residents self-help skills.

Maintaining residents' self-respect, dignity, and safety is central to the job, with emphasis on mobility and daily care tasks in a hospital or care setting.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent. Completion and licensed via a credible CNA training program.
• Hiring experience with elderly in assisting with daily activities of living is helpful. Certified nurse's aide is desired.

Responsibilities

• The CNA assists residents who are functionally, physically, and or socially impaired and need assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Responsible for promoting and implementing a variety of activities that includes internal and external opportunities for socialization.
• Assists and teaches residents skills in self-help.
• Helps to maintain the self-respect, personal dignity and physical safety of each resident.

Skills

Elder care experience

Mobility assistance

Certified nurse's aide

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA training/certification

Job description

The CNA at St. Bernards assists residents who are functionally, physically, and/or socially impaired and require help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming. The role promotes socialization through a range of internal and external activities and teaches residents self-help skills.

Maintaining residents' self-respect, dignity, and safety is central to the job, with emphasis on mobility and daily care tasks in a hospital or care setting.