Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - New Starting Rate

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Boardman, OH

19d•$17 - $19•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. The position is based at the organization’s Poland location. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit healthcare community guided by values including compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. Its services include short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or the required experience.
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Ohio.
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.
Experience with Point Click Care.

Responsibilities

Answer signal lights, bells, or intercoms 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, alone 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 for eligible employees.
Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
Flexible spending account for certain medical and child-care expenses.
Paid time off accrued immediately.
Seven paid holidays; employees who work a holiday are paid double time.
Birthday pay beginning in the third year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a 403(b) tax-deferred annuity from the first day.
Professional Development Scholarship of $1,000 each year for 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.