Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced Health Care of Salem•Salem, UT

9d•Onsite

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. Full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules are available.

Requirements

Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Utah.
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 intervention implementation.
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.
Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of caring for residents with complex healthcare needs.
Ability to lift and transfer residents safely using proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
Vision that includes 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 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 one position.
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification.
Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting.

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.
Monitor vital signs, intake and output, and report changes or concerns to the nursing team.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges, including orienting new residents and helping them settle into their rooms.
Support residents’ social and recreational activities through meaningful interactions, escorts to group activities, and companionship.
Maintain clean, organized living environments, 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 enhance 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.