Certified Nursing Assistant

Cedarhurst of Lincoln•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct, hands-on support to residents with daily personal care needs, promoting comfort, dignity, and overall well-being. The role assists with activities of daily living, including grooming, hygiene, dressing, nutrition, mobility, and social engagement, and monitors and reports changes in residents’ conditions to the care team. The CNA helps maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment by assisting with meals, housekeeping, and resident activities, while communicating effectively with residents, families, and staff. Through compassionate care and teamwork, the CNA supports residents in maintaining the highest possible level of independence, health, and quality of life.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited CNA program is required.
Demonstrated proficiency with common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and applicable HR-related systems.
Ability to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community, resident apartments, and other areas.
Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance.
Ability to communicate effectively and identify and interpret written information.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Compliance with required background check, drug screening, health assessments such as TB testing or physical evaluations, and use of designated PPE as required by company policy and applicable law.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience as a certified nursing assistant.
CPR or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist and provide direction to residents regarding personal care needs, including grooming, hygiene, dressing, and nutrition.
Respond proactively to signal lights, bells, or intercoms to determine residents’ needs.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
Transport residents or assist them with walking, turning, and repositioning, independently or with assistance.
Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer the telephone.
Assist with laundry and housekeeping duties.
Assist residents to and from the dining room as needed and help with meals.
Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities.
Listen to residents’ concerns and promptly report observations to the care team as needed.
Promote each resident’s physical, personal, and emotional well-being and support their return to the maximum possible level of self-care and independence.
Understand residents’ Advance Directives and follow their wishes.
Support effective communication between community staff and residents’ families regarding residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being.
Work collaboratively, follow management direction, take initiative, and engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow infection prevention and control protocols, including using personal protective equipment when necessary.
Participate in staff activities that foster teamwork, unity, and morale.
Stay current with required training and ongoing education and pursue continuous learning.