Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Full Time 3p-11p

This full-time Certified Nursing Assistant position is based in a nursing facility providing direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. You will work the 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift, assisting elderly residents with daily living activities and contributing to a safe, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living (ADL) including bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, oral care, hair care, nail care, and skin care
• Assist with range of motion, turning, positioning, ambulation, and use of assistive devices
• Take and record vital signs, height, and weight measurements
• Serve meals and supplements; offer fluids every two hours as indicated and document food and fluid intake
• Assist with bowel and bladder training programs
• Change linens and maintain residents' environments
• Assist residents with recreation programs
• Assist in the dining room as assigned
• Read and follow residents' ADL care plans
• Follow assigned restorative and rehabilitative procedures
• Observe residents for changes in condition and report to the charge nurse
• Document all care provided on designated records
• Understand and follow all regulations regarding residents' rights
• Prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly residents
• Promote a safe, clean living environment
• Perform all other duties as directed by the supervisor or Director of Nursing

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, hold, and handle residents and equipment
• Reach at and below shoulder height
• Push and pull
• Grasp and handle pens, paperwork, and small equipment
• Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, and squat
• Sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods
• Fine hand motor coordination
• Ability to read and write legibly

Cognitive and Sensory Requirements

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and staff
• Hear and respond to supervisor instructions, resident requests, and emergency pages
• Monitor blood pressure and respond appropriately to disaster instructions
• See clearly to perform job duties correctly
• Detect changes in temperature through touch
• Detect and maintain appropriate facility odors through smell

Licenses and Certifications

• Must be currently certified as a CNA and in good standing in the state where the facility is located
• Must maintain at least 12 in-service training hours per year

Occupational Exposure

Tasks involve direct contact with blood and other bodily fluids requiring universal precautions (CDC Category I exposure).

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to tolerate a high-pace work environment typical of nursing facilities
• Must take and give instructions well
• Must be comfortable working with elderly residents
• Must be able to tolerate both prolonged standing and walking as well as sitting