Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced Health Care of Allentown • Allentown, PA

6d • Onsite

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 independence, and help ensure residents’ comfort and well-being. The role is at a new facility offering short-term rehabilitation and staff-to-patient ratios described as excellent. CNAs work under the supervision of licensed nursing staff and contribute to resident care planning, team collaboration, and a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Current Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of employment.
• 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 intervention implementation.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, bending, reaching, talking, hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, stretching, and twisting.
• Stamina to stand and move around the facility for frequent rounds and to respond to emergent situations.
• 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 sufficient for close, distance, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting.

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 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.
• Support residents’ social and recreational activities through interaction, companionship, and escorting residents to group activities.
• Maintain clean and organized resident living spaces, including making beds and tidying rooms, and follow 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 according to facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in educational opportunities and training to maintain CNA verification and develop skills and knowledge in geriatric care.
• 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.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication to support a positive work environment.
• Perform other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed