Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Trinity Health • Clinton, IA

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides resident care in accordance with established policies and procedures, supervisor instructions, work assignments, and schedules. The role supports residents through admission, transfer, and discharge, and assists with daily living activities according to each resident’s expressed preferences. CNAs also assist with resident mobility and positioning, perform instructed restorative and rehabilitative procedures, provide daily range-of-motion exercises, record data, and respond promptly to resident calls. The position requires following safety precautions and using appropriate equipment and supplies when assisting residents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Nursing Assistant in the state, or certificate of completion of a state-approved nurse aide training program.
• Superior customer service skills and professionalism.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience within a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Follow work assignments and schedules.
• Support the resident admission, transfer, and discharge process.
• Assist residents with daily living activities, including dental care, feeding, bathing, dressing and undressing, nail care, hair care, and shaving, according to their expressed preferences.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
• Provide daily range-of-motion exercises and record data as instructed.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Follow established safety precautions, including precautions related to exposure to body fluids, lifting and transferring, and use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Use safety equipment and supplies, such as gait belts and mechanical lifts, when lifting or moving residents in accordance with the plan of care.

Benefits

• Generous amount of paid time off (PTO).
• Annual tuition reimbursement program of up to $4,000, with no wait period.
• Mentoring at the employee’s skill level.
• Up to 22% discount on qualified phone carriers.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health coverage.
• Delta Dental coverage.
• United Healthcare Vision coverage.
• Sign-on bonus through 10/31/2026: $1,000 for full-time CNAs and $500 for part-time CNAs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED