Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Castle Healthcare•Frankfort, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides resident care and support with activities of daily living, helping ensure residents’ health, welfare, safety, comfort, and dignity. The role includes assisting with meals, nourishment, personal hygiene, mobility, and positioning; checking and documenting vital signs, weight, and intake and output; responding to call lights and requests; and reporting observations to the nursing supervisor. The CNA completes required documentation, protects confidential resident information in accordance with HIPAA, and follows professional standards, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The position also requires maintaining job knowledge and licensure through educational and professional development activities, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification in accordance with the laws of the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with serving meals and feeding, and provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
Assist residents with personal hygiene, including bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, bathroom trips, and showers.
Assist residents with ambulating, turning, and positioning.
Check vital signs and weight and record intake and output information.
Support resident comfort by using available resources and materials, answering call lights and requests, and reporting resident observations to the nursing supervisor.
Complete forms, reports, logs, and records to document actions.
Protect resident privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential and complying with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.
Follow professional standards, company policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including JCAHO standards when applicable.
Maintain job knowledge and licensure by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.