Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Shower Aid - Aspen Transitional Rehab - Meridian, Idaho, United States

Full-time

Description

As a CNA Shower Aid you will play a vital role in providing direct care and support to our residents, assisting with activities of daily living, promoting their independence and ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays, Weekends, Sunday - Thursday, 8 Hour Shifts

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide direct care to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.


• Assist residents with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting and position techniques to ensure their safety and comfort.


• Monitor residents’ vital signs, intake and output, and report any changes or concerns to the nursing team.


• Assist with resident admission, transfers, and discharges, including orienting new residents to their surroundings and helping them settle into their rooms.


• Support residents' social and recreational activities by engaging them in meaningful interactions, escorting them to group activities and providing companionship.


• Maintain a clean and organized living environment for residents, including making beds, tidying rooms, and ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards are met.


• Assist with resident dining services, including meal set-up, feeding assistance, and recording food and fluid intake as directed.


• Document care provided and resident observations accurately and timely in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.


• Participate in educational opportunities and training programs to maintain CNA verification and enhance skills and knowledge in geriatric care.


• Assist new CNA team members with training and getting actuated with policies, procedures and the layout of the facility.


• Participate in team meetings and contribute to resident care planning and goal setting.


• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication skills.


• Assisting with ADLs including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.


• Supporting safe patient transfers and ambulation.


• Monitoring and reporting changes in resident condition.


• Providing compassionate, respectful care in a fast-paced rehab setting.


• Collaborating with nurses and therapists to promote recovery.

About Aspen Transitional Rehab

Located in Meridian, Idaho, Aspen Transitional Rehab is a state-of-the-art facility specializing in short-term nursing and rehabilitation . We offer private suites, 24-hour nursing care, inpatient therapy services, fine dining, transportation, and a luxurious atmosphere that supports comfort, healing, and excellence in care.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• 2 years of CNA experience required.


• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) in the state you work.


• CPR certification.


• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting preferred.


• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.


• Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.


• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention implementation.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to care for residents in person.


• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.


• Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.


• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.


• Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.


• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.


• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.


• The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.


• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.


• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.


• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

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Salary Description

$20 - $24 Per Hour