CNA- Night Shift

Description

The Center on Aging and Health is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Nursing department for the night shift in Erwin. This is a full-time, on-site position that offers a rewarding opportunity to provide compassionate care to our residents in a supportive and respectful environment.

As a CNA at the Center on Aging and Health, you will play a vital role in delivering direct patient care within our skilled nursing facility. Working alongside a collaborative team of nurses and healthcare professionals, you will help ensure the comfort, safety, and dignity of every resident throughout the overnight hours. This role is essential to our mission of promoting quality of life and well-being for the aging population we serve.

We offer a competitive hourly salary, along with the opportunity to grow professionally within a caring and mission-driven organization. If you are a compassionate caregiver looking for a meaningful full-time night shift position in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate care to residents during overnight hours
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Monitor and record vital signs, weight, and fluid intake and output
• Assist with repositioning, mobility, and transfers to prevent discomfort and injury
• Observe and report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the nursing staff
• Respond promptly to resident call lights and requests for assistance
• Ensure residents' comfort by adjusting bedding, lighting, and room temperature
• Assist with feeding residents who require support during meal and snack times
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided
• Follow infection control and safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe environment
• Collaborate with the night shift nursing team to ensure continuity of care
• Support residents' emotional well-being through companionship and respectful communication

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent relevant education and training
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in good standing
• Prior experience providing direct patient care, preferably in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
• Ability to work full-time night shift hours, including weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Strong understanding of patient care techniques and activities of daily living support
• Knowledge of infection control and safety procedures
• Excellent observation and communication skills
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to resident care
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative nursing team
• Physical stamina to assist with resident mobility and transfers
• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Commitment to maintaining resident dignity, privacy, and confidentiality