Certified Nursing Assistant DAYS and NIGHTS

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where your compassionate care and attention to detail will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to nursing staff and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse settings, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, assisted living communities, and home care environments. Your enthusiasm and commitment will help foster a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment for individuals of all ages and needs. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while making a positive impact on our community’s health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and feeding to promote comfort and independence.
• Take and record vital signs accurately, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation levels.
• Ensure that the resident’s room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Inventory and mark the resident’s personal possessions as instructed.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area and assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your supervisor.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
• Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bedbath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed.
• Assist residents with personal care.
• Keep residents dry (i.e., change gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled).
• Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
• Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to your supervisor.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from an accredited program is required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting with Hoyer lifts or assisting with mobility aids; stamina for standing and walking for extended periods.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work compassionately with diverse populations—including seniors, individuals with disabilities, behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities—while maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; additional certifications such as Phlebotomy or medication administration are beneficial but not mandatory.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed in inpatient or outpatient settings. Join us in providing exceptional patient care through your dedication and expertise! We are committed to supporting your growth within a dynamic healthcare environment where your skills truly matter. This paid position offers an enriching opportunity to advance your career while making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.
• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem, PRN

Pay: $20.00 - $26.88 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person