Certified Nursing Assistant

Cedar Creek of Warsaw•Warsaw, IN

3d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct, hands-on support to residents with daily personal care needs, promoting comfort, dignity, and overall well-being. The CNA assists with activities of daily living such as grooming, hygiene, dressing, nutrition, mobility, and social engagement; monitors and reports changes in residents’ conditions to the care team; and helps maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment. Through compassionate care and teamwork, the CNA helps residents maintain the highest possible level of independence, health, and quality of life.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited CNA program is required.
Demonstrated proficiency with common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Excel, and Word; web-based platforms; electronic health record systems; and applicable HR systems.
Follow infection prevention and control protocols, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.
Stay current on required training and ongoing education initiatives and pursue continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience as a certified nursing assistant.
CPR or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist and provide direction to residents with personal care needs, including grooming, hygiene, dressing, and nutrition.
Respond proactively to signal lights, bells, or intercom calls to determine residents’ needs.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
Transport residents, assist them with walking, and turn or reposition them alone or with assistance.
Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer the telephone.
Assist with laundry and housekeeping duties.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and help with meals.
Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities.
Listen to residents’ concerns and promptly report observations to the care team as needed.
Promote residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being and support their return to the highest possible level of self-care and independence when possible.
Understand residents’ Advance Directives and follow their wishes.
Support effective communication between community staff and residents’ families regarding residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being.
Work collaboratively, take direction from management, show initiative, and engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.