Certified CNA Full-time and PRN (Variable Shifts)

The Goodman Group, LLC•Missoula, MT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) supports the Nursing Department and assists residents with activities of daily living, following established department policies and procedures. The role includes providing physical assistance, observing and documenting residents’ conditions, promptly communicating changes or concerns to nurses, and helping maintain a safe and clean environment. CNAs also provide companionship, comfort, and support, respond to resident calls, complete documentation, and meet federal and state in-service requirements. This position has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities. Work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. The position requires physical abilities including prolonged standing, lifting and transferring residents, and bending, stooping, stretching, twisting, sitting, reaching, and fine motor tasks. The employee may work in ambient room temperatures and lighting. The role is guided by the Platinum Service® commitment to provide courteous, responsive, timely, caring, and quality service centered on residents and their families.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a current CNA certification in Montana.
Make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Be able to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds.
Be able to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients.
Be able to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
Have the ability to stand for extended periods and bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach.
Have fine motor skills, visual acuity, and hearing alertness.
Be able to execute tasks independently, express yourself clearly and effectively verbally, and concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Provide physical support for residents’ daily living activities, including lifting, transfers, bed mobility, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, walking, exercising, meals, and taking vital signs.
Observe and document each resident’s health, behavior, and physical and emotional condition, and promptly report changes to the nurse.
Respond promptly and courteously to resident call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine residents’ needs.
Promote resident and personal safety by maintaining a clean and safe environment, observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse.
Communicate with nurses about resident conditions, changes, and concerns.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
Provide companionship, comfort, and support to residents.
Meet federal and state in-service requirements.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.