CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

Dial Silvercrest Corp•Overland Park, KS

18d

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides essential care to residents by assisting with activities of daily living while ensuring their wellbeing and safety. The role provides services according to each resident’s service plan and supports residents’ physical needs, health, safety, and social engagement.

Requirements

Certified Nurse’s Aide certification and active status on the state Nurse Aid Registry.
Basic First Aid training.
High school diploma or GED.
Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Compassion, patience, and dedication to providing excellent care.
Ability to follow directives and work effectively in a team environment.
Nurturing skills and an interest in working with older adults.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in senior living.
Six months of experience working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Provide services to each resident according to the resident service plan.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, hygiene, and mobility.
Monitor residents’ health, safety, and wellbeing by taking and recording vital signs and reporting changes to a supervisor.
Assist with transfers, positioning, walking, and use of mobility aids as needed.
Document changes in residents’ functional status and personal needs, as well as appointments and related information.
Maintain accurate records of chargeable services and submit them to the supervisor by the designated date each month.
Respond promptly to call signals and resident emergencies, meeting immediate needs or contacting emergency support.
Assist with minor housekeeping in residents’ apartments, including laundry when applicable.
Keep resident spaces clean and sanitary while following infection-control protocols.
Encourage socialization and promote resident activities, chaperoning and assisting as requested.
Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information about residents, facility operations, and personnel.
Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the shift on the day they occur.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services.
Perform other duties as assigned.