Certified Nursing Assistant, Residential

Monarch • Albemarle, NC

9h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant for residential services assists nursing personnel in providing basic care for residents, working in compliance with state policies and procedures and applicable health care standards. The role functions as a member of the health care team under the direction of an RN or LPN and supports residents’ personal, medical, emotional, and daily living needs. The CNA implements person-centered plans, protects residents’ rights, completes required records, and assists with safe operation of the home and transportation as needed. The position is scheduled for 21 hours per week: Week 1, Monday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Week 2, Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The stated minimum pay is $17.00.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from a State Department of Health and Human Services.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to perform the responsibilities of the role, including assisting with resident personal care, transfers, documentation, transportation, and safe use of medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, skin care, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, and dressing or undressing.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding as needed; measure and record intake and output.
• Measure and record vital signs and weight, and report variations or changes in residents’ conditions to nursing staff.
• Assist with turning, positioning, and proper transfer techniques.
• Help residents with day-to-day home operations, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, vehicle cleanliness, and maintenance.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person receiving services.
• Support residents’ emotional, physical, and medical needs and foster positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Implement each person’s plan according to the service definition and document as required, including goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to help ensure appointments, goals, and interests are met.
• Drive and travel as required, and arrange or provide transportation to residents as needed.
• Help residents understand emergency procedures and personal safety; use sound judgment on safety issues, including conducting fire drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing community safety procedures.
• Assist with orientation, mentoring, and training of new or current staff.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and training, and maintain required agency, state, and federal training certifications.
• Use medical equipment safely, including canes, crutches, walkers, Hoyer lifts, side rails, braces, splints, and oxygen.
• Follow agency policies and procedures, applicable state and federal statutes and regulations, and service definition guidelines.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks.
• Benefits package supports full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED