Night Shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced Health Care of Glendale•Glendale, AZ

3d•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 residents’ independence, and help ensure their comfort and well-being. The role involves working under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in a medical setting and supporting residents’ physical, social, and emotional needs. The listed schedule is full-time or PRN, with weekend and night-shift options, including Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday or Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7 PM to 7 AM.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state where the employee works.
CPR certification.
Arizona fingerprint card.
TB test.
At least 1 year of prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting.
Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care delivered 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.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to use abdominal and lower-back muscles repeatedly or continuously over time without fatiguing.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide direct resident 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 residents’ vital signs and intake and output, and report changes or concerns to the nursing team.
Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, including orienting new residents and helping them settle into their rooms.
Support residents’ social and recreational activities through interaction, companionship, and escorting residents to group activities.
Maintain clean and organized resident living areas, including making beds and tidying rooms, while 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 programs 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 and supportive work environment through professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication.
Perform other assigned duties.