Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Sun Health • Litchfield Park, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our vibrant team at La Loma Village in Litchfield Park, AZ, as a PRN Certified Nursing Assistant! We are looking for individuals ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community. This role involves providing direct patient care under the direction of nursing staff, including tasks such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients, changing linens, and transferring or transporting patients.

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain (Required)
• Certified Nurse Assistant (Required)
• AZ Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain (Required)

Responsibilities

• Check assignment, schedule, note any special events scheduled for that day and extra duties specific to the shift and section you are working upon arrival.
• Perform assigned duties as they fit into the day's schedule.
• Answer call lights as needed.
• Take vital signs as indicated and when requested.
• Assist at meal times according to schedule.
• Chart required information.
• Attend Staff and In-Service Meetings.
• Each CNA must attend the required In-Services annually.
• Assist in, and/or perform, responsibilities connected with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Use aseptic technique in all care of residents to prevent spread of disease and infection.
• Observe residents' physical condition, emotions, reactions to events, eating and report any and all changes to the Charge Nurse.
• Maintain and renew certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Demonstrate the Sun Health Vibrant Living culture and provide all customers/audience with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating Sun Health behaviors (the 6 Cs) every day.
• Assist with residents at activities (P.M. Shift).
• Assist resident with pre-meal preparation before dinner (P.M. Shift).
• Assist or feed at meals according to resident's needs (P.M. Shift).
• Bathe residents according to schedule (P.M. Shift).
• Perform nail care weekly or as needed (P.M. Shift).
• Perform oral care including dentures, take to the bathroom and assist as necessary (P.M. Shift).
• Assist in undressing and getting into night clothes (P.M. Shift).
• Fix hair according to resident's preference or as appropriate for bedtime (P.M. Shift).
• Assist into bed, make sure the call light is within reach and give fresh water (P.M. Shift).
• Make hourly rounds on all residents after they are in bed (P.M. Shift).
• Empty the trash and remove soiled clothing (P.M. Shift).
• Check residents every 2 hours (Night Shift).
• Check, clean, and/or take incontinent residents to the bathroom (Night Shift).
• Turn residents physically incapable of turning themselves no less than every two (2) hours (Night Shift).
• Wash wheelchairs weekly as assigned (Other duties).
• Clean soiled equipment found in the dirty utility room every night (Other duties).

Benefits

• 401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network.
• Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED