Certified Nurses Aide (CNA or STNA)

Century Park Associates • Indianapolis, IN

93d • $15 - $18

About The Position

Come and join our growing team! We are looking for certified Nursing Assistants who love working with seniors. This position is for a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA or STNA) at Westside Garden Plaza in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves delivering routine daily assisted living services through interpersonal contact focused on maximizing residents' individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Century Park standards. The position is part-time, specifically for the evening shift from 2 PM to 10 PM, and requires availability to work every other weekend.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a graduate of a State-approved CNA program
• Must be currently certified/registered in applicable state and maintain an active certification in good standing throughout employment
• One (1) year experience in senior services preferred
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during Orientation. Certification must remain current during employment
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to handle difficult residents
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing aide practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing aide functions in an assisted living community
• Must perform efficiently in all applicable competence areas
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Parks' Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living as designated in care plan (i.e., dressing, toileting, hair care, bathing)
• Reads 24-hour log at beginning of shift
• Makes routine rounds as scheduled and checks with residents to ensure care needs are being met
• Assists residents with clothing choices appropriate for the day's weather, clean and stain-free
• Assists with incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep residents clean and dry
• Assists residents during meal times in the dining area
• Encourages residents to participate in activities
• Reminds residents of daily dental care and shaving if applicable
• Shampoos hair weekly if not done by beautician
• Makes beds daily
• Prepares residents for activities, meals, appointments, etc.
• Delivers meals and assists with set-up or feeding as needed
• Verifies residents are present for meals and checks on those not attending unless notified otherwise in advance
• Cleans up spills by residents and alerts housekeeping for follow-up
• Reports all changes in resident conditions to Nurse, Resident Care Director or Executive Director
• Welcomes new residents and assists with adjustment to community
• Assists residents in unpacking, storing, labeling and inventorying belongings upon move-in
• Assists residents with packing belongings when being transferred
• Compliant with infection control guidelines

Benefits

• Part-Time Employment
• Hourly Pay Rate Minimum: $15
• Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: $18

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED