Certified Nursing Assistant - (CNA), Full-time

Ossian Health and Rehabilitation•Ossian, IN

About The Position

Ossian Health and Rehabilitation is hiring a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant to support residents in achieving and maintaining their highest functional abilities. Full-time shifts are available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The role provides personal care, assistance with meals and mobility, timely responses to resident requests, observation and reporting of changes, emotional support, and accurate documentation while protecting resident privacy and following facility policies and safety requirements. The facility offers a competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience, shift and weekend incentives, DailyPay, monthly celebrations and recognition, paid life insurance, medical, dental and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) opportunities after the first year, and a quarterly education bonus program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, unless working under a student permit.
Certification by the Indiana State Department of Health as a CNA in good standing. CNAs transferring from another state may work for 120 days while awaiting Indiana certification; graduating CNA students who are not yet certified may also work for 120 days while awaiting certification.
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of programs such as Excel and Word.
Thorough understanding of the principles of safe and effective nursing practices within Indiana.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Personal integrity and ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and personnel.
Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
Judgment in prioritizing tasks, duties, and responsibilities according to established standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability to protect confidential information and comply with HIPAA.
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to assist residents at their current maturity and physical levels.
Ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, skin care, grooming, nail care, and dressing.
Feed residents, provide bedside water and snacks, and transfer residents to and from dining areas as needed and in accordance with their nutritional plans of care.
Answer resident call lights and respond to requests for assistance promptly and according to facility policy.
Maintain resident rooms by making beds or changing linens, cleaning bedside tables, and organizing personal belongings as needed.
Observe and report unusual changes in residents’ appetite, skin condition, or behavior according to facility policy.
Offer emotional support and actively listen to residents to build trust and support independence in daily living.
Protect resident rights and privacy by maintaining confidentiality of resident and care information.
Document vitals and assistance provided to residents in medical records according to facility policy.
Follow safety requirements and infection-control measures and maintain a clean work environment.
Assist licensed nurses with procedures within the nurse aide scope of practice.
Relay information concerning a resident’s condition to appropriate staff members.