Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - New Starting Rate

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Girard, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) cares for residents in Shepherd of the Valley’s nursing facilities under the direction of nursing and medical staff. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit healthcare community guided by values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. It provides short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health services. This position is located at the organization’s Poland location. The role includes providing personal care and assistance with residents’ daily needs, monitoring and recording vital signs and intake/output as directed, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates must be certified nursing assistants in Ohio. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Ohio.
Must have a high school diploma or GED, or the required experience; the posting's wording is ambiguous.
Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
Experience with Point Click Care is a plus.

Responsibilities

Answer signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine residents’ needs.
Bathe, dress, and undress residents.
Serve and collect food trays and assist residents who need help eating.
Transport residents or assist them with walking.
Turn and reposition bedfast residents, independently or with assistance, to help prevent bedsores.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, food and fluid intake, and output as directed.
Clean, sterilize, store, prepare, and issue dressing packs, treatment trays, and other supplies.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident, staff, and organizational information.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are available to eligible employees.
Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
Flexible spending account for eligible medical and childcare expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Paid time off begins accumulating immediately.
Seven paid holidays; employees who work a holiday are paid double time.
In the third year of service, employees are paid for their birthday.
Eligibility to participate in a 403(b) tax-deferred annuity from the first day of employment.
Professional Development Scholarship awarding $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field.
Discounts at local businesses.
Bonus recognition for employees of the month.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents.
Quarterly wellness bonus for participating in a health and wellness check.
Ongoing longevity bonus after three years.