Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Skilled Nursing
Senior Lifestyle•Gorham, ME
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for caring for residents under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), LPN/LVN, or Director of Nursing. This is a full-time evening-shift position, with shifts from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM; working every other weekend is preferred. The role supports residents’ health, daily living, dignity, independence, and emotional and social well-being.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Clinical/Nursing area of study or experience.
- At least 1 year of clinical/nursing experience.
- CNA licensure depending on state requirements and regulations.
- English proficiency sufficient to perform job duties, communicate with supervisors and other employees, and respond to and communicate during emergencies.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Dedicated, compassionate, and energetic.
Responsibilities
- Take and record vital signs.
- Measure and record residents’ height, weight, and fluid intake and output.
- Recognize abnormal changes in residents’ body functioning and report them to a supervisor.
- Assist as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
- Transfer, position, and turn residents.
- Provide skin care to residents.
- Contribute to residents’ assessments and plans of care.
- Provide nursing rehabilitation and restorative nursing services.
- Follow the schedule of residents’ needs established by a supervisor.
- Provide emotional and social support to residents.
- Promote and protect resident rights, support informed decision-making, and treat residents with dignity and respect.
- Protect residents’ personal belongings and report suspected abuse or neglect.
- Avoid physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards.
- Support residents’ independent expression, choice, and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.
- Inform a supervisor of resident issues or concerns.
- Respect and encourage residents’ independence and dignity.
- Respect residents’ confidentiality.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible team members.
- Retirement benefits for eligible team members.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits for eligible team members.
- Paid time off for eligible team members.
- DailyPay access to earned but unpaid wages before the next payday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
