Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care in a long-term care setting. You will work under the direction of the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator to maintain the highest quality of resident care.

Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned duties in accordance with facility policies, procedures, nursing care protocols, and safety regulations
• Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer quality nursing care
• Verify resident identification before administering care or serving food to ensure appropriate care is provided to the correct resident
• Report missing ID bands to the admission coordinator immediately
• Make beds and clean bedside and overbed tables
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water, and within resident reach
• Perform other related duties as directed by nursing leadership

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a nursing assistant certification program or hold a current CNA license
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a certified nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolled in a nursing assistant certification class
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to work tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other staff members
• Good general health and demonstrated emotional stability
• Ability to relate to and work effectively with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile individuals

Desired Qualities

• Sincere desire to serve the ill, aged, and infirm
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm
• Willingness to adapt care approach based on resident maturity level and needs