Night Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will provide direct care and support to residents, assist with activities of daily living, promote residents’ independence, and help ensure their comfort and well-being. The position is full-time on the NOC shift, with 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, including weekdays, weekends, rotating weekends, and holidays. The CNA works under the supervision of licensed nursing staff and contributes to resident care planning, documentation, and a clean, safe living environment. The role also includes supporting resident social and recreational activities, assisting with admissions and transitions, and helping orient and train new CNA team members.
Requirements
- Current Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state where the employee works.
- CPR certification.
- Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
- Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care delivered with empathy and compassion.
- Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of interventions.
- Ability to work in person in a medical setting.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
- Stamina to stand and move around the facility for frequent rounds and to respond to emergent situations as needed.
- Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of caring for residents with complex healthcare needs.
- Ability to safely lift and transfer residents using proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
- Vision must include close, distance, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the work schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
- Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
- Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously to support part of the body without fatiguing.
- Ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in position.
- Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Assist residents with mobility and transfers using proper lifting and positioning techniques.
- Monitor residents’ vital signs and intake and output, and report changes or concerns to the nursing team.
- Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges; orient new residents and help them settle into their rooms.
- Engage residents in meaningful interactions, escort them to group activities, and provide companionship.
- Maintain clean and organized resident living areas, including making beds and tidying rooms, while meeting cleanliness and infection-control standards.
- Assist with dining services, including meal setup, feeding assistance, and recording food and fluid intake as directed.
- Document care and resident observations accurately and promptly in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in educational opportunities and training programs to maintain CNA verification and improve geriatric-care skills and knowledge.
- Assist new CNA team members with training and familiarization with facility policies, procedures, and layout.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to resident care planning and goal setting.
- Promote a positive and supportive work environment through professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
