Day Shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct care and support to residents, assisting with activities of daily living, promoting independence, and helping ensure residents’ comfort and well-being. The role works under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in a medical setting and includes providing resident-centered care, documenting care and observations, supporting resident activities, and contributing to care planning and a positive team environment. The schedule is listed as full-time, weekdays, Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 7 PM–7 AM. The posting’s title says “Day Shift,” but the stated schedule is overnight.
Requirements
- Current Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of employment.
- CPR certification.
- Arizona fingerprint card.
- TB test.
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting.
- Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
- Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care delivered with empathy and compassion.
- Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
- Ability to 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 throughout 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.
- Close, distance, and peripheral vision, and 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 repeatedly or continuously use abdominal and lower-back muscles 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care under licensed nursing staff supervision, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Assist residents with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting and positioning techniques.
- Monitor vital signs, intake, and output, and report changes or concerns to the nursing team.
- Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges; orient new residents and help them settle into their rooms.
- Engage residents in meaningful interactions, escort them to group activities, and provide companionship.
- Maintain clean and organized resident living areas, including making beds, tidying rooms, and following cleanliness and infection-control standards.
- Assist with dining services, including meal setup, feeding, and recording food and fluid intake as directed.
- Document care provided 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 improve 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
