NOC Shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Aspen Transitional Rehab•Meridian, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide direct care and support to residents in a short-term nursing and rehabilitation setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, promote resident independence, and help ensure comfort and well-being while working under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The role involves collaborating with nurses and therapists to support residents’ recovery and providing compassionate, respectful care in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment. Aspen Transitional Rehab is located in Meridian, Idaho. The facility specializes in short-term nursing and rehabilitation and offers private suites, 24-hour nursing care, inpatient therapy services, dining, transportation, and a comfortable atmosphere focused on healing and care excellence. The schedule is full-time, overnight (NOC), with 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) in the state of employment.
Current PR certification is required.
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 work in person in a medical setting and maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the designated work schedule.
Ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of caring for residents with complex healthcare needs.
Ability to accept criticism and handle high-stress situations calmly and effectively.
Ability to safely lift and transfer residents using proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
Ability to perform required physical activities, including sitting, standing, bending, reaching, talking, hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, stretching, and twisting; frequent movement around the facility and response to emergent situations are also required.
Required vision includes close, distance, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to repeatedly or continuously use abdominal and lower-back muscles to support the body, maintain steady hand and arm movements, and exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Nice To Haves

One year of CNA experience is preferred.
Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding assistance.
Assist residents with mobility, transfers, and ambulation using safe lifting and positioning techniques.
Monitor vital signs, intake and output, and resident condition; 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 residents in social and recreational activities, escort them to group activities, and provide companionship.
Maintain clean and organized resident living spaces and follow cleanliness and infection-control standards.
Assist with dining services, including meal setup, feeding assistance, and recording food and fluid intake as directed.
Document care and observations accurately and promptly according to facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in training and educational opportunities to maintain CNA verification and develop geriatric-care skills.
Assist new CNA team members in learning 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.
Collaborate with nurses and therapists to promote resident recovery.