Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Aviata at South Daytona•South Daytona, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers direct care to residents and patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and life care standards in the health and rehabilitation center (skilled nursing home). CNAs will assist residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and mobility, by prioritizing their well-being and ensuring they maintain their dignity and independence. This role involves caring for the personal needs, safety, and comfort of residents, assisting with daily tasks such as the use of the telephone, laundry, transportation, and mail delivery, performing light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation, providing medication reminders, observing and reporting changes in residents’ condition and status, conducting rounds to monitor for hazards or incidents, assisting in dining including escorting residents to the dining room, serving, and clean-up, and providing companionship and conversation. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Must be 18 years of age.
Completion of a state-approved CNA certified nursing assistant certification course.
Ability to read and communicate at an adequate level to essential job duties.
Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect.
Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner.
Caregivers must complete our new hire orientation.

Nice To Haves

Newly certified CNAs are always welcome.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct care to residents and patients.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and mobility.
Prioritize resident well-being, dignity, and independence.
Care for the personal needs, safety, and comfort of residents.
Aid in daily tasks such as use of telephone, laundry, transportation, and mail delivery.
Perform light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
Provide medication reminders.
Observe and report changes in residents’ condition and status.
Conduct rounds to monitor for hazards or incidents.
Assist in dining including escorting residents to dining room, serving, and clean up.
Provide companionship and conversation.