CNA - PRN Overnights

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Per Diem Overnights (11P-7A) $17-20/hr + Shift Differentials

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays an integral role in the success of our team, community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in all Nursing Department functions as directed or instructed and in accordance with established Nursing Department policies and procedures and assist residents with activities of daily living.

• Provide physical support to assist residents to perform daily living activities, such as lifting, transfers, assisting with bed mobility, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, walking, exercising, serving and assisting with meals, and taking vital signs
• Observe and document the health, behavior, physical and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse
• Respond promptly and courteously to resident call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine residents' needs
• Promote personal safety and the safety of the residents with a clean and safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse
• Communicate with nurses on resident conditions, changes and concerns
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner
• Provide companionship, comfort and support to residents
• Meet federal and state in-service requirements
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the public
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position
• Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility

This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

• Prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to lift fifty pounds; moving, lifting or transferring of residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit and reach
• Fine motor skills

• Execute tasks independently
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively verbally
• Ability to concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions
• Vision acuity
• Hearing alertness

• Ambient room temperatures and lighting

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Platinum Service is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely and caring way. Putting the residents at the center of everything you do. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service program.