Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Summary:

We are currently recruiting for CNAs to join our Haven Nursing Center team! The person filling this position must be a certified CNA in the state of Louisiana. Residents at Haven live in units/hallways referred to as quot;households quot;. CNAs are essential employees of the household team. CNAs provide direct, hands-on care to residents in a long-term care setting, support residents with daily living activities, promote comfort and safety, and assist nursing staff in delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

This role is essential to maintaining residents#39; dignity, well-being, and quality of life. CNAs works 12-hour shifts, providing more time off, including 3-days off, every other weekend.

Primary Duties:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs);
• Help residents with mobility, transfers, positioning, and ambulation;
• Monitor and report changes in residents condition to licensed nursing staff;
• Obtain and record vital signs and other basic health information;
• Respond promptly to call lights and residents needs;
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized resident environment;
• Assist with meal service and hydration needs;
• Provide emotional support and respectful companionship to residents;
• Follow care plans, infection control standards, and safety procedures;
• Document care provided accurately and timely.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Commitment to person-centered care;
• Ability to life, move, and assist residents safely;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• Compassionate, patient, and professional demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications (but not required):

• Knowledge and training about caring for persons living with dementia;
• Experience working with Point Click Care clinical software.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/push up to 50 pounds;
• Must be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, reach and kneel using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.

Additional Requirements:

• Active CNA certification in the State of Louisiana;
• CPR Certification (or willing to obtain prior to employment);
• Tuberculosis screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment;
• Employee reference checks will be conducted. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant#39;s former employer(s).

Company Benefits (Fulltime, Parttime, amp; PRN):

• Competitive starting wage
• Opportunity for advancement
• Professional growth and stability

Company Benefits (Fulltime Positions):

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term disability Insurance