Certified Nursing Assistant, Assisted Living, Full Time Third Shift

Covenant Living•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides high-quality, person-centered resident care in accordance with the organization’s mission, values, state regulations, and facility policies. Under a nurse’s direction, the dual-certified role assists with medications and treatments and provides hands-on support with activities of daily living, helping residents maintain dignity, independence, and physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The position functions as both a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Certified Medication Aide, as permitted by applicable state regulations. The role provides and documents assigned care accurately and promptly; assists residents with personal care, mobility, meals, transfers, and restorative care; maintains clean and orderly resident rooms; observes and reports changes in residents’ condition; and supports residents’ privacy and rights. The employee also participates in facility meetings and training, assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers, and promotes positive relations with residents, families, and guests.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–1 years of experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and healthcare professionals.
Knowledge of medications, including their purposes, dosages, administration routes, and potential side effects.
Knowledge of privacy regulations and patient confidentiality.
Record-keeping skills to accurately document medication administration and patient responses.
Ability to educate patients about their medications.
Ability to stand, sit, talk, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull weights up to 100 pounds.
Ability to operate equipment used by the department.
Ability to hear and distinguish speech and other sounds, including alarms; hearing needs include in-person speech, telephone, remote speech, and other sounds.
Near visual acuity for work at approximately 20 inches or less, including reading small print and using computers; far visual acuity at 20 feet or more; and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Under nurse supervision, assist with medications and provide treatments according to physician orders and facility policy.
Complete and document assigned duties accurately and promptly.
Maintain resident rooms in a clean and orderly manner, including light housekeeping, changing linens, making beds, organizing personal effects, and cleaning bathrooms.
Provide direct assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, dental hygiene, toileting, grooming, mobility, and feeding.
Assist residents with transfers and ambulation and use supportive devices and proper safety techniques.
Attend and participate in facility meetings and in-service training programs.
Practice good infection-control techniques during resident care.
Prepare residents for meals, assist with meal service, and help feed residents.
Observe residents’ rights, including privacy and dignity, and safeguard residents’ privacy and property.
Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition, behavior, or functional status.
Participate in orientation of new or temporary unit staff to support continuity of resident care.
Promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.
Provide restorative care as assigned by the nurse or indicated in the plan of care.
Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Give clear and concise direction to staff and others.