Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Assisted Living (Part Time - Night Shift)

Senior Lifestyle • Norfolk, VA

79d

About The Position

This position is responsible for caring for the residents under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), LPN/LVN, or Director of Health & Wellness. The role involves taking and recording vital signs, measuring and recording height, weight, and fluid intake/output, and recognizing abnormal changes in body functioning. The individual will assist with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living. Additionally, the position requires transferring, positioning, and turning residents, providing skin care, contributing to the resident's assessment and the plan of care, and providing nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services. The caregiver will follow the schedule of resident's needs set out by the supervisor and provide emotional and social support to residents while promoting and protecting their rights.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree.
• 1+ years of related experience and/or training in Clinical/Nursing.
• CNA licensure depending on state requirements and regulations.
• Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties and communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Dedicated, compassionate, and energetic personal attributes.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs.
• Measure and record height, weight, and fluid intake/output.
• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report such changes to a supervisor.
• Assist with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Transfer, position, and turn residents.
• Provide skin care to residents.
• Contribute to the resident's assessment and the plan of care.
• Provide nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services.
• Follow the schedule of resident's needs set out by supervisor.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Promote and protect resident rights.
• Assist residents in making informed decisions and treat residents with dignity and respect.
• Protect resident's personal belongings and report suspected abuse or neglect.
• Avoid the need for physical restraints in accordance with professional standards.
• Support independent expression, choice, and decision-making.
• Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
• Respect residents' confidentiality.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Access to DailyPay for earned but unpaid wages

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees