CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT CNA
About The Position
Are you a compassionate, dedicated healthcare professional who is passionate about helping others live safe, meaningful, and independent lives? We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team and provide exceptional support to individuals in residential and community-based settings. The CNA is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, supervision, and well-being of individuals served while carrying out the goals and requirements of each person's individualized care plan. This role assists with activities of daily living, medication administration, personal care, healthcare coordination, transportation, and community engagement. The CNA works closely with the Registered Nurse (RN), Program Director, and interdisciplinary team to promote a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for both individuals served and staff.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in good standing with the applicable State Board of Nursing.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license.
- Reliable transportation.
- Safe driving record and ability to transport individuals when required.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and prescribed treatments in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide direct personal care, including: Bathing, Grooming, Dressing, Toileting, Oral hygiene, Meal assistance.
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting independence and dignity.
- Support mobility needs, including lifting, transferring, repositioning, and ambulation assistance.
- Implement approved behavioral support strategies and crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
- Participate in required CPI interventions and other physical support activities as trained.
- Accompany and support individuals during community activities, appointments, recreational outings, and social events.
- Provide services in a variety of settings, including residential homes, community locations, hospitals, and healthcare facilities.
- Assist in assessing individual skill levels and monitoring environmental factors that impact health and safety.
- Support the implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and care plans.
- Maintain required staffing ratios and supervision levels as identified in individual plans.
- Document progress, services provided, and outcomes related to ISP goals.
- Participate in team meetings, care planning, and ongoing program development.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming environment.
- Monitor for health, safety, maintenance, or environmental concerns and report issues promptly.
- Collaborate with the RN and Program Director to ensure quality care coordination and a safe living environment.
- Promote the rights, dignity, independence, and well-being of all individuals served.
- Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain records in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
- Perform administrative and clerical tasks as assigned.
- Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
