Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant cares for residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical/vocational nurse. This role assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensures a safe and comfortable environment, and supports licensed nursing staff in delivering individualized care in accordance with regulatory requirements and facility policies.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

The essential functions of this position include the following. This list is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. There may be additional essential functions based on the unique nature of the position or environment.      

• Provide direct resident care, including assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinent care as applicable, oral hygiene and feeding. 
• Measure and record vital signs, weight, percentage of meal consumed intake/output as directed. 
• Assist residents with mobility, transfers, and position using proper body mechanics and lift equipment as applicable. 
• Respond promptly to call lights, resident needs, and changes in condition; report observations to licensed nursing staff. 
• Support residents’ independence and dignity, while ensuring safety and comfort 
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and in accordance with facility procedures 
• Follow infection control, safety, and universal precaution guidelines at all times. 
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a positive living environment 
• Maintains a clean, safe and comfortable environment 
• Provides postmortem care 
• Make routine rounds on each assigned resident every two hours. 
• Provides skin care and observes residents’ skin when giving care and reports changes to licensed nurse. 
• Modifies own behavior in response to residents’ behaviors. 
• Is aware of developmental tasks associated with the aging process. 
• Contributes to the residents’ assessment (MDS/CAA’s) and the plan of care. 

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Graduate/GED  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the certification board or is a graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment; name entered into state nurse aide registry. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Computer skills are required. 
• Meets all state and federal criminal background check requirements.

Ciena Healthcare  

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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