CNA 7p - 7a FT EOW 5-800 FS
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant assists nursing staff in caring for geriatric residents and supports their daily living needs. CNAs may be assigned to Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Skilled Nursing. Residents are described as low-acuity, with limited medical interventions; staff use lifts when needed to assist with mobility. Arbor Acres emphasizes relationship building, dignity, caring relationships, teamwork, and a welcoming and equitable environment. The role reports to and is supervised by the Nursing Manager. This is a full-time overnight position, scheduled 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., three or four shifts per week, including every other weekend. Additional shift and weekend differentials are paid. The position is non-exempt.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certified as a Nurse Aide I (Certified Nursing Assistant) and registered with the North Carolina Department of Facility Services Nurse Aide Registry.
- Ability to safely lift and move residents; lift 30 pounds; reach, extend, and work with hands; bend, stoop, and kneel; hear sounds needed for monitoring blood pressure; see clearly at 20 inches or less; and smell acutely.
- Ability to push residents weighing 200 pounds in a wheelchair and to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Successful completion of the WorkSTEPS Functional Testing program.
- Ability to operate a Hoyer lift and Arjo whirlpool tubs.
- Ability to express ideas verbally and provide information to residents and their families; strong verbal communication skills.
- Ability to respond rapidly to emergencies.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently and correctly.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.
- Regular attendance, punctuality, teamwork, initiative, willingness to learn, dependability, and promptness.
- Ability to perform mental functions and withstand moderate stress.
- Ability to embody and uphold Arbor Acres’ culture and values, including warmth, caring, community, enthusiasm, excellence, and joy.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience preferred.
- Bilingual ability is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff in providing care to geriatric residents, using knowledge and techniques for addressing issues associated with aging.
- Assist residents with personal grooming, dressing, toileting, and use of bedpans.
- Transport residents to and from meals, activities, and other areas as needed.
- Respond promptly to resident call bells, resident requests, and emergencies within one minute.
- Provide non-skilled treatments and care, including measuring vital signs; turning, positioning, and transferring residents; recording bowel and bladder function and intake and output; providing incontinence and skin care; range-of-motion exercises; assisting with walking; testing urine; applying and releasing protective restraints; weighing and measuring residents; administering non-medicated enemas and vaginal irrigations; collecting urine and stool specimens; and providing post-mortem care.
- Assist residents with the dining experience and social activities.
- Communicate reports about residents’ conditions, particularly unusual incidents or changes.
- Assess residents’ clothing for cleaning needs, labeling, and appropriate storage.
- Record supply usage and help maintain residents’ environment.
- Perform other duties or tasks assigned by an authorized supervisor.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and additional shift and weekend differentials.
- Free meals, one to two depending on shift.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement plan with Arbor Acres contributing double up to 6%.
- Paid time off and PTO sell-back.
- Employee scholarship fund and tuition reimbursement.
- Onsite medical clinic and fitness center.
- Resident bonuses and scholarships are mentioned as appreciation for staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
