Certified Nursing Assistant (Night Shift)

EdUpStairs; Ingquza Hill Local Municipality; Presencial; ZAR 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare insurance

401k with company matching

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Aspire Transitional Care in Eastern Cape seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support residents with daily living activities, monitor health, and report changes to the nurse. The role also emphasizes providing companionship and maintaining a safe, compassionate environment.

The CNA must follow nursing department policies, participate in infection control, and ensure timely documentation. No direct supervisory responsibilities; practical experience in home care or long-term care is preferred.

Formación

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members.

Responsabilidades

• Provide physical support to assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Observe and document health and emotional condition; report changes to the nurse.
• Respond promptly to resident call signals and maintain safety and infection control practices.
• Communicate with nurses regarding resident conditions, changes, and concerns.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide companionship, comfort and support to residents.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Patient handling

Independent decision making

Educación

State and federal requirements met

Descripción del empleo

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.

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 a 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

The Physical activities of this position involve:

• 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 patients
• 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

Cognitive Requirements

The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:

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

Environmental Requirements

An individual in this position may be exposed to:

• Ambient room temperatures and lighting

Other Requirements

• n/a

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.

Conclusion

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Acknowledgement

I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all job-related duties as assigned. I understand the essential functions may be altered from time to time.

By signing below, I acknowledge I am able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If I require a reasonable accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss possible accommodations.

Qualifications

Aspire Transitional Care, a 50-bed skilled nursing community, has served the Flagstaff community since 2020. Here, team members serve a range of lifestyles and care levels, including transitional care. We take pride in delivering Platinum Service®, our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place Aspire Transitional Care above other communities as a great place to work.

Enjoy the total rewards of competitive pay plus benefit options such as healthcare insurance, 401k with company match, flexible scheduling, generous Paid Time Off, Same Day Pay (through RAIN instant pay), tuition reimbursement, professional development, along with so much more!

Ingquza Hill Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa