CNA

Ridgecrest Village•Davenport, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ridgecrest Village is seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants who are passionate about enhancing the lives of older adults. CNAs provide personal care to residents in a manner that promotes dignity, comfort, and safety. Working closely with nursing staff, they support residents' physical, emotional, and social well-being and help maintain a positive living environment.

Requirements

Current state certification as a nursing assistant is mandatory.
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.
Attend work and arrive on time for scheduled shifts with satisfactory regularity.
Frequently lift, stand, and transfer residents weighing 75–250 lbs.
Frequently push and pull residents weighing 75–250 lbs. 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 lbs.
Occasionally reach at or above shoulder height.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work a flexible schedule.

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 and dressing, toileting, bathing, and dining support as needed.
Promote and encourage residents' highest level of independence.
Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition or concerns to the supervising nurse.
Document resident care and observations accurately and timely.
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 maintenance tasks as needed to maintain a hazard-free environment.
Assist residents in 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.