Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct care and support to residents, assists with activities of daily living, promotes residents’ independence, and helps ensure their comfort and well-being. The CNA works under the supervision of licensed nursing staff and contributes to resident care planning, team communication, and a positive, supportive work environment. The role is based in a medical setting and involves in-person resident care. Schedules include multiple shift options, including weekdays, weekends, overnight (“NOC”), on-call, and holidays, with 8-hour shifts. Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities are listed. Compensation is $20–$22 per hour.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in Kansas.
- CPR certification.
- Some CNA experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting.
- 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 implementing interventions.
- Ability to perform the physical activities listed for the role, including sitting, standing, bending, reaching, talking, hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, stretching, and twisting.
- Stamina to stand and move throughout the facility for frequent rounds and to respond to emergent situations.
- Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents with complex healthcare needs.
- Ability to safely lift and transfer residents using proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
- Close, distance, and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to accept criticism and handle high-stress situations calmly and effectively.
- Ability to repeatedly or continuously use abdominal and lower-back muscles to support the body without fatigue.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct resident care under licensed nursing staff supervision, including help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Assist residents with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting and positioning techniques.
- Monitor residents’ vital signs, intake, and output, and report changes or concerns to the nursing team.
- Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, including orienting new residents and helping 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, tidying rooms, and 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 to maintain CNA verification and develop geriatric-care skills and knowledge.
- Help train new CNA team members and familiarize them with facility policies, procedures, and layout.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to resident care planning and goal setting.
- Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication to support a positive work environment.
- Perform other assigned duties.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the schedule set by the department supervisor or manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
