Certified Nurse Assistant - PRN

National Church Residences • Columbus, OH

5d

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Assistant provides direct care to residents according to organizational policies and applicable regulations, reporting to the Charge Nurse. The role assists residents with activities of daily living and supports their comfort, independence, and highest possible level of function. The CNA also reports resident needs and concerns to the supervisor on duty.

The position includes supporting personal care, restorative care, meal service, resident living-area cleanliness, documentation, and assigned nursing tasks. The CNA is expected to protect residents’ rights and confidentiality, follow safety and infection-control procedures, use equipment properly, and communicate professionally with residents, families, coworkers, and visitors. The role also requires a positive, professional approach, efficient time management, teamwork, and completion of annual education requirements.

Requirements

• Current Ohio State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) license for Ohio positions or current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license for Florida positions.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and the World Wide Web.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, or currently enrolled in a program to achieve the preferred education.

Nice To Haves

• Two to four years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist with residents’ direct care and daily comfort needs, including lifting, turning, positioning, transporting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and grooming.
• Respond to call lights promptly and professionally.
• Provide restorative care, including range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and bowel and bladder training.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, follow written and verbal directions, and report timely changes in residents’ physical or mental condition.
• Assist nurses with assigned tasks, including measuring and recording vital signs, collecting weights and other measurements, and completing resident documentation.
• Make beds and maintain clean, organized resident living areas; assist with new admissions and staff orientation as assigned.
• Respect and help protect residents’ rights, report complaints and concerns to the appropriate supervisor, and maintain confidentiality.
• Document resident information accurately, promptly, and confidentially in the electronic medical record system.
• Follow safety and compliance policies, demonstrate proper equipment use, and report equipment needs or repairs.
• Use universal precautions and protective equipment and follow infection-control procedures.
• Prepare residents for meals; serve food; assist with eating and after-meal care; distribute snacks and fresh water or ice; record food and fluid intake; and report changes in eating habits.
• Maintain residents’ rooms through daily, deep, and discharge cleaning as required.
• Engage residents in activities of interest and provide restorative nursing programs that help maintain activities of daily living.
• Treat residents, clients, families, and staff with respect and dignity; report complaints and allegations of abuse, misappropriation, or other compliance concerns to the appropriate supervisors.
• Complete annual education requirements, including compliance, privacy, security, and HIPAA training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED