Certified Nursing Assistant
Position Overview:
Responsible for providing routine daily nursing services to assigned residents in a manner that is caring, compassionate
and customer-oriented and in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines.
Basic Qualifications
Education & Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent; successfully completed a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistance program; must
possess a current certification in good standing, or be able to obtain certification within four months of employment, if
allowable by the state; must have CPR certification.
Skills & Requirements:
Must possess the ability to read, write and speak the English language, communicate resident condition to others and
make independent decisions as needed; must have common working knowledge of all rules, laws and regulations as
defined by the state as it relates to skilled nursing; must be patient, friendly, courteous and respectful to residents in any
situation, including difficult ones; must be able to move frequently throughout the workday, answer resident call lights,
assist with baths, showers, toileting, feeding and personal grooming of the residents; must be able to handle sensitive
situations related to the emotional well-being of the residents with patience, dignity and respect; must be able to lift 40 lbs
floor to waist; lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 40 lbs; and push/pull 40 lbs.
Experience:
Minimum of six months experience in a long-term care or other geriatric care environment is preferred.
Working Conditions
Works specifically in the nursing department, resident rooms, shower rooms, etc.; bends, lifts, sits, stands and moves
frequently throughout the shift; deals with frequent interruptions and possibly upset residents and family members; works
regularly scheduled shifts with possible weekends, holidays and other hours based on resident needs; primary
responsibility is care of residents but also deals with visitors, government personnel, etc.; participates in required
continuing education programs; subject to odors, falls, burns and exposure to infectious diseases, waste, etc., including
AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
Competencies of Position
Professionalism: Reports to work on time and as scheduled; keeps open communication with direct supervisors to ensure
quality care of the residents; promotes teamwork, takes part in problem solving and displays a positive, caring attitude;
consistently attends staff meetings, required in-services and other committees as assigned by the facility.
Resident Rights: Promptly reports resident grievances to the nursing supervisors; treats all resident care information
with confidentiality; continuously monitors assigned areas to ensure residents are treated fairly and with dignity and
respect at all times; conducts nursing care in privacy, including knocking on the door prior to entering a resident’s room.
Safety Awareness: Follows safety program guidelines; immediately reports accidents and incidents to supervisors;
identifies unsafe working areas and promptly reports to supervisors; promotes safety by working as safely and efficiently
as possible; monitors resident rooms to ensure it is clean and neat at all times; consistently follows infection control and
universal precautions and other guidelines; identifies and corrects or reports hazardous conditions to supervisors;
understands facility emergency and evacuation protocols.
Organizational Skills: Completes assignments in an organized fashion by the end of scheduled shifts; operates with
flexibility and shows attention to detail when recording information in resident charts.
Customer Service: Treats all residents, families, co-workers and supervisors with dignity and respect and takes initiative
to exceed customer expectations; professional represents the facility, self and position to visitors and residents;
demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to help to all visitors and residents; remains sensitive to all needs through
listening, observing and responding appropriately for the position held.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• CNA Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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