Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA )

Trinity Health•Clinton, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position offers full-time or part-time employment with 12-hour night shifts from 7pm-7am. The role involves performing assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as instructed by supervisors. Key responsibilities include supporting the admission, transfer, and discharge process for residents, assisting elders with daily living functions such as dental care, feeding, bathing, dressing/undressing, nail care, hair care, and shaving according to their expressed preference. The CNA will also assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents, perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures including daily Range of Motion Exercises, record data, and promptly answer resident calls. Adherence to established safety precautions, including the use of safety equipment like gait belts and mechanical lifts, is required for all duties, especially those involving exposure to body fluids and resident transfers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Nursing Assistant in this state or certificate of completion of state approved nurse aide training program.
Must possess superior customer service skills and professionalism.
Must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one-year experience within a healthcare setting preferred.
Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors. Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
Supports the admission, transfer, and discharge process for the Resident.
Assist Elders with daily living functions such as dental care, feeding, bathing, dressing/undressing, nail care, hair care, and shaving according to expressed preference.
Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed. Provide daily Range of Motion Exercises. Record data as instructed. Answer Resident calls promptly.
Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties (i.e., exposure to body fluids, lifting, transferring, use and disposal of personal protective equipment).
Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., gait belt, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents in accordance with plan of care.