Night Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced Health Care of Scottsdale • Scottsdale, AZ

4d • 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 position is full-time and scheduled Friday through Sunday, overnight, in 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Work is performed in person in a medical setting.

Requirements

• Current Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of employment.
• CPR certification.
• Fingerprint clearance.
• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of interventions.
• Ability to cope with high-stress situations and accept criticism calmly and effectively.
• Ability to perform required physical activities, 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.
• Ability to lift and transfer residents safely using proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
• Required vision includes close, distance, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to use abdominal and lower-back muscles repeatedly or continuously to support 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 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 to support safety and comfort.
• Monitor vital signs, intake, and output, and report changes or concerns to the nursing team.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges; orient new residents to their surroundings and help them settle into their rooms.
• Support residents’ social and recreational activities through engagement, 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 in accordance with 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.
• Promote a positive, supportive work environment through professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.

What This Job Offers

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