Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Full Time, Home Assistance

Adventist HealthCare•Silver Spring, MD

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare Home Assistance is seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant for its Home Care Division. The role provides personal care and other assigned patient-care services in accordance with the Aide Plan of Care, supporting patient satisfaction, safety, and continuity of care. The CNA collaborates with care managers, the medical team, professional staff, and support staff; documents care; provides patient instruction; and contributes to equipment and supply management. The position also involves maintaining role competencies and certifications and participating in the orientation and evaluation of Patient Care Technicians. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Daily schedules may vary between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with rotating shifts, every-other-weekend rotations, and rotating holidays. Pay range: $18.00–$22.79. The position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

Current Maryland Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential.
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active American Heart Association CPR certification.
Score of 80% or more on the CNA Skills Assessment Test and ability to pass skills lab testing.
Current driver’s license, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of CNA experience strongly preferred.
Experience in a nursing home or acute-care setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the care manager with rising patient-care needs.
Provide excellent personal care according to the Aide Plan of Care to maximize patient satisfaction.
Maintain a safe environment and demonstrate initiative regarding safety and risk-management issues.
Ensure continuity of care across shifts and participate in discharge planning.
Collaborate with the medical team and support staff to deliver quality care.
Complete assigned patient-care duties.
Document information in patient records, hospital forms, and logs according to hospital standards.
Provide necessary instruction to patients.
Maintain role and specialty competencies, license, and certifications.
Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients on the assigned unit or department.
Participate in supply management and equipment maintenance processes.
Consult professional staff about patient problems and participate in long- and short-term goals consistent with the organization’s mission.
Participate in the orientation and evaluation of Patient Care Technicians.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on the date of hire.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up available.
Paid Time Off.
Employer retirement contribution and matching after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
Voluntary benefits, including flexible spending accounts and legal, life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance.
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program support.
Free employee parking.
Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.