CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant

Ecumen•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal care and designated health-related services according to each client’s care plan and the direction of nursing staff. The role supports residents’ activities of daily living while promoting independence and dignity, and contributes to a safe, responsive, and collaborative care environment. The position is part-time, with day, afternoon, or overnight shifts and an every-other-weekend rotation; short day shifts from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. are also available. Ecumen is a nonprofit senior living provider serving older adults through housing, healthcare, and other services. The targeted pay range is $22.60–$26.00 per hour. New-hire pay may depend on experience, qualifications, certifications, licenses, and education.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including those concerning vulnerable adults and abuse, HIPAA, residents’ rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, right-to-know requirements, SDS, ADA, HUD policies and procedures, and fair housing laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and designated health-related services as outlined in individualized care plans and directed by nursing staff.
Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, and transferring.
Assist with morning and bedtime care, including oral care as needed, and provide incontinence care.
Assist residents with assistive devices, glasses, hearing aids, and adaptive equipment.
Administer medication when delegated by a registered nurse.
Provide physical care according to established procedures and performance standards.
Monitor vital signs and provide range-of-motion exercises in a way that encourages independence and dignity.
Respond appropriately to safety hazards, call lights, requests, and reassignment of duties.
Report changes in residents’ physical condition, behavior, or level of independent functioning to the nurse.
Assist with admissions and discharges.
Report pertinent information and concerns about residents, families, staff, visitors, and building operations to appropriate personnel.
Complete required documentation accurately.
Work effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment and support team members as directed by the Director of Nursing or Registered Nurse.
Perform other duties as assigned.