CNA 1

BHI Senior Living • Lawrence, IN

14h • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

At Westminster Village North, we offer a seamless transition between different levels of care, ensuring our residents have access to comprehensive support and services as their needs evolve. We offer a vibrant and enriching lifestyle but also the assurance of compassionate care and long-term financial security. As a Certified Nursing Assistant on our team, you will contribute to delivering exceptional service and an outstanding guest experience. As a BHI Senior Living Community, the staff at Westminster Village North are united in mission, we lead with compassion and provide opportunities to grow and thrive professionally.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the certified nursing assistant (C.N.A.) training program as required by the state, pass the state testing requirements, and be in good standing with the state’s Nurse Aid Registry program.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of C.N.A. experience in a senior care setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare each resident for the day and/or night by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting, and activities of daily living.
• Provide privacy during resident care.
• Apply supportive devices, eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, braces, etc.
• Ensure each resident receives oral care twice a day and hair grooming at least daily.
• Complete all duties outlined on the assignment sheet.
• Communicate verbally with residents while performing care and/or services to inform them of what’s occurring and alleviate any fears.
• Obtain resident vital signs in accordance with departmental policy; read and accurately record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and weight.
• Promptly and accurately document all required resident information in the medical record, such as oral intake, fluid intake, urinary output, bowel movements, daily skin assessments, activities of daily living, etc.
• Assist residents with turning and positioning in bed at least every two (2) hours, getting in and out of bed, walking, getting in and out of a chair or wheelchair, getting on and off a toilet or commode, and getting in and out of a full tub or shower in accordance with their specific care plan.
• Respond to resident call lights and other types of requests for assistance in a timely manner and provide or obtain the necessary care or assistance.
• Address resident toileting needs and incontinence issues in accordance with state and federal regulations and infection control procedures. Change incontinent residents as needed. Distribute, clean and remove bedpans and urinals. Rinse dirty linen prior to sending it to the laundry.
• Provide restorative care and assist non-ambulatory residents with range of motion exercises in accordance with the care plan. Ensure the proper body alignment of residents.
• Collect and store medical specimens with direction/oversight from a licensed nurse or nursing supervisor.
• Pass fresh ice water and nourishments to residents within required time frames.
• Provide nail care to appropriate residents.
• Apply non-medicated skin care products as specified in the medical record and/or assignment sheet.
• Immediately report any unusual symptoms, changes, accidents, and/or injuries to the director of nursing or nursing supervisor.
• Assist with post-mortem care, as directed.
• Facilitate meal service for the residents, including transporting residents to the dining room, distributing correct meal trays, assisting with feeding as necessary, delivering meal trays to resident rooms, and removing trays from tables and preparing them for removal.
• Support and assist with social service, life enrichment and fitness programming.
• Maintain resident rooms and belongings in a neat, clean, and orderly manner, including keeping closets and drawers organized, making beds (occupied and unoccupied), cleaning hairbrushes and combs, and cleaning eyeglasses and dentures.
• Stock and obtain necessary supplies and clean nursing equipment (e.g. bedpans, wheelchairs, etc.) in accordance with scheduled duties or as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits for full- and part-time team members (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short-Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off from day one and Holiday Pay
• 401K with matching contributions
• Professional development, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training programs to help you grow and thrive
• Daily pay option, telehealth, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite dining options and a Starbucks on campus
• Local gift shop
• A supportive, team-oriented environment that values excellence in care and encourages staff to lead with compassion

What This Job Offers

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