Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full Time Day Shift

Heartlinks • West Richland, WA

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a critical role in delivering high-quality care to residents. The CNA is responsible for assisting residents with daily living activities, providing comfort, and ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. This role requires a compassionate individual with strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to improving the lives of our residents.

Requirements

• Certification: Current CNA certification in the state of Washington.
• Experience: Previous experience in a similar role within a long-term care, assisted living, or adult family home setting is preferred.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, compassionate and patient-centered approach, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, moving, and assisting residents, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience: Previous experience in a similar role within a long-term care, assisted living, or adult family home setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Vital Signs Monitoring: Take and record residents' vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
• Mobility Assistance: Aid residents in mobility and transferring, ensuring safety and comfort during movement.
• Observation and Reporting: Monitor and document residents' health status and report any changes or concerns to the nursing staff or healthcare provider.
• Emotional Support: Provide compassionate emotional support and companionship to residents, promoting a positive and nurturing environment.
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with residents, family members, and healthcare team members.
• Housekeeping: Assist with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
• Compliance: Adhere to all healthcare regulations, facility policies, and procedures to ensure the highest standards of care and safety.

Benefits

• Full-time employees accrue up to 168 hours of PTO annually, in addition to sick time accrued at the rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Bereavement and jury duty leave are also available.
• Option to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Heartlinks pays for 100% of the employee's medical premiums and 75% of the employee's dental and vision premiums. Health benefits begin the first of the month after the start date.
• Miles driven for work are reimbursed.
• Holiday pay for 6 observed holidays.
• Ability to enroll in 401(k) and begin contributing at the time of hire. Heartlinks will match dollar for dollar up to 5% of earnings after one year of employment and 1080 hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees