Part-Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Caregiver

Aspen Ridge Residences of Lehi•Lehi, UT

About The Position

The Assisted Living Facility Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Caregiver provides compassionate care and support to residents, promoting their independence, dignity, and overall well-being. This position requires a caring and patient individual dedicated to meeting residents’ needs and ensuring a safe, comfortable living environment. The schedule is part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, with weekday, weekend, and evening shifts available in 4- and 8-hour increments. The role includes assisting residents with daily living, supporting medication routines, monitoring and reporting changes in health, collaborating on individualized care plans, and helping maintain residents’ physical, social, and emotional well-being. The caregiver also helps maintain living spaces, prepares and serves meals, escorts residents as needed, builds relationships with residents and families, attends staff meetings and training, and performs other duties assigned by the Assisted Living Facility Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Food Handler’s certification required.
Knowledge of basic caregiving principles, including infection control, safety procedures, and emergency protocols.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build positive relationships with residents, family members, and staff.
Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to help others.
Physical ability to perform essential job functions, including lifting, transferring, and assisting residents with mobility.
Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and follow applicable regulations and facility policies.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
Ability to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance, up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stand, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods.
Visual acuity and dexterity to perform tasks such as reading medical records, administering injections, and handling therapeutic tools.
Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
Ability to work in various home environments, which may involve stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to repeatedly or continuously use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body without fatiguing.
Regular attendance and punctuality as required by the assigned work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or home health aide (HHA) training program.
One year of experience working with older adults or individuals with disabilities in a healthcare or assisted living setting.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Provide medication reminders and assist with medication administration as needed.
Monitor and report changes in residents’ conditions, including vital signs, physical and cognitive functioning, and overall health status.
Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized resident care plans.
Engage residents in social, recreational, and therapeutic activities to promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment by performing light housekeeping and laundry and ensuring proper maintenance of resident living spaces.
Prepare and serve meals in accordance with dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Escort residents to appointments, activities, and social events inside and outside the facility as needed.
Build positive relationships with residents, family members, and staff to foster a supportive and inclusive community.
Attend staff meetings and participate in ongoing training and professional development.
Perform other duties assigned by the Assisted Living Facility Supervisor.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.