Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
Priority Life Care (PLC) is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide residents with respectful, compassionate care that supports their comfort, dignity, and independence. CNAs build personal connections with residents, work courteously with coworkers, and follow procedures established by state and federal regulations. The role includes helping residents with mobility, positioning, transportation, hygiene, daily care, meals, and participation in activities and social programs. CNAs observe and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition, communicate status and condition to the supervising charge nurse, maintain a safe and clean environment, and ensure equipment is clean and functional. The position also involves assisting families and visitors and complying with applicable health care and safety standards. Priority Life Care describes itself as a designated “Great Place to Work” and offers competitive wages, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, health plans, and other employee programs and benefits. The stated pay is $19.50 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, and at least one year of previous long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current and valid CNA certification.
Responsibilities
- Create connections with residents and help maintain their dignity and independence.
- Assist with moving, positioning, and transporting residents.
- Assist residents with daily physical and hygienic care needs.
- Help residents prepare for activities and social programs.
- Prepare residents for meals and record or report their food intake or acceptance.
- Advise the supervising charge nurse of residents’ status and condition.
- Observe and report physical or emotional changes in residents.
- Promote a safe and clean environment.
- Ensure equipment is clean and functional and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Assist families and other visitors as needed.
- Comply with state, federal, and other applicable health care and safety standards.
- Promote and exemplify Priority Life Care’s mission and values.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and paid time off
- Career advancement opportunities through the “Pathway to Promotion” program
- Health plans, including vision and dental
- SwiftMD telemedicine at low or no cost
- Special pay rates on holidays
- $10,000 company-paid life insurance
- Family planning and support services through Maven
- Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement savings plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee referral bonuses
- On-demand wages via ZayZoon
- Years of Service rewards program and PLC Employee of the Year Award
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
