Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - Full-time / Part-time

Position Overview

Provide personal care services, assistance, support and supervision to residents, through R.N. delegation.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Resident Care

• Responsible for providing services to each resident according to the resident service plan.
• Assist in updating each resident's service plan.
• Make residents' beds daily.
• Launder residents' clothing, linen and towels; fold and return to residents.
• Serve meals and bus tables during mealtimes.
• Assist with minor housekeeping of residents' apartments.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, hygiene, and mobility.
• Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents.
• Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.
• Report concerns about residents to supervisor and coworkers.
• Maintain an accurate record of chargeable services and submit record to supervisor by the designated date each month.
• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention and/or follow up.

Activities and Resident Involvement 

• Conduct activities as requested by Activity/Lifestyle Director.
• Promote activities enthusiastically to pique residents' interest.
• Invite and encourage all residents to participate in activities.
• Assist residents to and from activities, as needed.

• Chaperone activities outside the facility, when requested.
• Maintain a safe, home-like, and pleasant environment for residents.

• Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.
• Maintain a cheerful, positive, and upbeat demeanor at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident/staff information.
• Treat each resident with dignity and respect. (Use resident's name when addressing them, not slang such as "honey" or "sweetie".)

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified Nurse's Aide Certification
• At least one year experience as a CNA
• Skills in nurturing and organization and interest in working with older adults
• Maturity, friendliness, and enjoyment in working with people
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Great problem solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills