Night Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced Health Care of Scottsdale • Scottsdale, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a CNA, you will provide direct care and support to residents, assist with activities of daily living, promote residents’ independence, and help ensure their comfort and well-being. You will work under the supervision of licensed nursing staff and contribute to resident care planning, safety, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of employment.
• CPR certification and fingerprint clearance.
• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care provided with empathy and compassion.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, bending, reaching, talking, hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, stretching, and twisting.
• Stamina to stand and move throughout the facility for frequent rounds and to respond to emergencies as needed.
• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of caring for residents with complex healthcare needs.
• Ability to lift and transfer residents safely, using proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the department supervisor or manager’s designated schedule.
• Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously over time without fatigue.
• Ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in position.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Assist residents with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting and positioning techniques.
• Monitor residents’ vital signs, intake, and output, and report changes or concerns to the nursing team.
• Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, including orienting new residents and helping them settle into their rooms.
• Support residents’ social and recreational activities through meaningful interactions, companionship, and escorting residents to group activities.
• Maintain clean and organized resident living spaces, including making beds, tidying rooms, and following cleanliness and infection-control standards.
• Assist with dining services, including meal setup, feeding assistance, and recording food and fluid intake as directed.
• Document care and resident observations accurately and promptly in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in educational opportunities and training to maintain CNA verification and develop skills and knowledge in geriatric care.
• Help train new CNA team members and familiarize them with facility policies, procedures, and layout.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to resident care planning and goal setting.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication to support a positive work environment.
• Perform other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed