Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced Health Care of Salem•Salem, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct care and support to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The role assists residents with activities of daily living, promotes independence, and supports their comfort and well-being. The position also involves monitoring and documenting resident care, supporting social and recreational activities, maintaining a clean living environment, and contributing to resident care planning and a positive team environment. Full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules are available.

Requirements

Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Utah.
Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of interventions.
Ability to perform work in person in a medical setting.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
Stamina to stand and move around the facility for frequent rounds and to respond to emergencies as needed.
Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of caring for residents with complex healthcare needs.
Ability to lift and transfer residents safely using proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
Vision sufficient for close, distance, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously to support the body without fatigue.
Ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in position.
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification preferred.
Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
Assist residents with mobility and transfers using proper lifting and positioning techniques.
Monitor vital signs and intake and output, and report changes or concerns to the nursing team.
Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, including orienting new residents and helping them settle in.
Engage with residents, provide companionship, and escort them to social and recreational activities.
Maintain clean and organized resident living spaces and follow cleanliness and infection-control standards.
Support dining services through meal setup, feeding assistance, and recording food and fluid intake as directed.
Document care and resident observations accurately and promptly in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in educational opportunities and training to maintain CNA verification and develop geriatric-care skills and knowledge.
Assist new CNA team members with training and familiarization with facility policies, procedures, and layout.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to resident care planning and goal setting.
Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication to support a positive work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.