Certified Nursing Assistant

Parker Health and Rehabilitation•Parker City, IN

About The Position

Parker Health & Rehabilitation is seeking compassionate, dependable Certified Nursing Assistants to provide hands-on care and support to residents. CNAs work alongside the nursing team to help residents maintain their independence and quality of life while ensuring they feel cared for, respected, and at home. The position is listed as full time. Additional compensation includes a $3.00 shift differential for second and third shifts, a $2.00 weekend bonus, and starting wages that reflect experience. The role involves assisting residents with personal care and daily living needs, responding to requests for help, maintaining resident rooms, observing and reporting changes in residents’ conditions, and documenting care. CNAs must protect residents’ confidentiality and rights, follow safety and infection-control requirements, and work within the scope of nurse aide practice and facility policies.

Requirements

Active CNA certification; certification by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) in good standing is required. CNAs transferring from another state and graduating CNA students awaiting Indiana certification may work for up to 120 days while awaiting certification.
High school diploma or GED, unless working under a student permit.
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of programs such as Excel and Word.
Thorough understanding of safe and effective nursing practices in Indiana.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, function independently, and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Personal integrity and tact when dealing with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and personnel.
Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
Judgment in prioritizing tasks and responsibilities according to established standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability to protect confidential information and comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA requirements.
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to support residents at their current maturity and physical levels.
Ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, skin care, grooming, nail care, and dressing.
Feed residents; provide bedside water and snacks; and transfer residents to and from dining areas in accordance with their nutritional plans of care.
Answer resident call lights and respond to requests for assistance promptly and according to facility policy.
Maintain resident rooms by making beds or changing linens, cleaning bedside tables, and organizing personal belongings as needed.
Observe and report unusual changes in residents’ appetite, skin condition, or behavior according to facility policy.
Offer emotional support and listen actively to residents to build trust and support independence in daily living.
Protect resident rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
Document vital signs and assistance provided in medical records according to facility policy.
Follow safety requirements and infection-control measures, and maintain a clean work environment.
Assist licensed nurses with procedures within the nurse aide’s scope of practice.
Relay information about residents’ conditions to appropriate staff members.