Certified Nursing Assistant – Local Traveler

• Serve as caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care
• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under registered nurse supervision
• Deliver age-appropriate care according to resident care plans
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment
• Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and other personal care
• Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens
• Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion and passive exercises
• Complete food preparation and dining tasks; assist residents with meals, snacks, water and supplements
• Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity and dietary information
• Communicate changing resident conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services
• Support wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation
• Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed

• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement
• CNA training and certification required and provided by facility
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing
• Maintains a record of continuing education credits; minimum of 12 hours continuing education annually
• Maintains all department specific required certifications
• When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry
• Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, may require a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license
• Must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions when applicable
• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred
• Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address
• Minimum of 30 hours per month
• One weekend shift per month

Demonstrates expertise in providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance in long-term care settings, while adhering to infection prevention protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of care outcomes. Holds a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and is committed to ongoing education and competency testing.

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Resident-Centered Care
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Long-Term Care Experience

• Daily Living Assistance
• Vital Signs Recording
• Personal Care Assistance
• Food Preparation
• Documentation of Care Outcomes
• Range-of-Motion Exercises
• Bathing Assistance
• Toileting Assistance
• Grooming Assistance
• Repositioning Assistance

• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Empathy
• Adaptability
• Problem-Solving

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry

• Long-Term Care
• Resident Care Plans
• Continuing Education
• Infection Control Policies
• Personal Protective Equipment