Day Shift CNA

Elwood Care Center•Elwood, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Elwood Care Center & Assisted Living is hiring a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant for the day shift in Elwood, Nebraska. The schedule is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., three days per week, with every third weekend and holiday rotation if needed. The position starts at $20 per hour, with pay increasing based on years of experience. Vacation time begins accruing and may be used after the 90-day probationary period. The CNA provides resident care according to facility standards, procedures, and individualized care plans. The role supports residents’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs; protects resident rights, dignity, privacy, and independence; communicates observations and services to the interdisciplinary team; and contributes to resident safety, infection control, and quality improvement. The CNA must complete the 76-hour Nursing Assistant course and pass a written test with a score of at least 80%. Prior geriatric-setting experience is preferred, but training is available.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
Must complete the 76-hour Nursing Assistant course and pass a written test with a score of 80% or better.
Must be able to meet the physical and mental abilities of the job and demonstrate manual dexterity to operate equipment such as a Hoyer lift and electronic scale.
Must have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing, compassion for aging people, and a sincere desire to work with older adults.
Must demonstrate patience, tact, self-control, and emotional stability in demanding situations.
Must be willing to continually improve nursing knowledge and skills and understand that errors may have serious consequences for residents.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a geriatric setting; training is available.

Responsibilities

Assist with and perform assigned treatments and modalities according to procedures.
Respond appropriately to residents’ verbal and non-verbal expressions of need and support their psychosocial needs.
Help ensure residents’ spiritual needs are met.
Safeguard resident property and keep living areas pleasant and orderly.
Maintain resident dignity, privacy, confidentiality, independence, and choice consistent with care plans.
Protect resident rights and ensure residents and their families or significant others are informed of those rights.
Document observations and services provided, and receive and share information with interdisciplinary team members.
Work helpfully, respectfully, and courteously with team members and other staff.
Help residents meet social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents.
Respond appropriately to requests for help and maintain positive, tactful relationships with residents and their families and friends.
Maintain safe work practices and follow facility safety procedures.
Follow facility infection-control procedures.
Arrive on time, meet hygiene and appearance standards, and prioritize and complete assignments within reasonable agreed-upon time frames.
Follow facility conduct standards, policies, and procedures while working alcohol- and drug-free.
Meet in-service training and meeting attendance requirements.
Participate in identifying and improving quality and work outcomes individually and as part of a team.
Learn and use appropriate equipment and technology.
Be available for temporary reassignment to another shift and possible call-in during illness, emergencies, or disasters.