Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Ridgecrest Village • Davenport, IA

4d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Ridgecrest Village is seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants to support older adults. The CNA provides personal care in a manner that promotes residents’ dignity, comfort, safety, independence, and physical, emotional, and social well-being. CNAs work closely with nursing staff and other team members to help maintain a positive living environment. First- and second-shift positions are available.

Requirements

• Current state certification as a nursing assistant.
• Working knowledge of CNA duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties.
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and professionalism.
• Must be able to work weekends and some holidays.
• Must attend work and arrive on time for scheduled shifts with satisfactory regularity.
• Frequently lift, stand, and transfer residents weighing 75–250 pounds.
• Frequently push and pull residents weighing 75–250 pounds in wheelchairs and Geri chairs.
• Frequently stoop, bend, walk, and stand for extended periods.
• Frequently lift and carry equipment, supplies, and laundry weighing less than 50 pounds.
• Occasionally reach at or above shoulder height.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Ability to comply with dress code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care in accordance with resident care plans and Ridgecrest Village policies and procedures.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including mobility, transfers, grooming, dressing, toileting, bathing, and dining support.
• Promote and encourage the highest level of independence for residents.
• Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition or concerns to the supervising nurse.
• Document resident care and observations accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality resident care.
• Foster positive relationships with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Follow established policies and procedures for safe lifting, transfers, and resident handling.
• Ensure assigned equipment is clean, functional, and properly maintained.
• Perform light housekeeping and related maintenance tasks as needed to maintain a hazard-free environment.
• Assist residents with attending activities, appointments, and beauty shop visits as assigned.
• Demonstrate competency in required CNA skills and training.
• Participate in required education programs and maintain required certifications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Respond to emergencies involving resident, employee, or facility safety, including assisting with a possible resident evacuation.

Benefits

• $1 per hour shift differential for second and third shifts.
• Competitive pay based on years of experience.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO and vacation accrual.
• Paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match after one year.

What This Job Offers

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