CNA - Full Time

Life Care Services • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cypress of Charlotte is hiring a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role is scheduled for the first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with pay of $19.00–$21.38 per hour depending on experience. Working in a resort-style Life Plan Community, the CNA provides compassionate personal care and support to residents, including older adults and residents with dementia. The role also involves documenting care, supporting resident meals and activities, and maintaining a clean and orderly living environment.

Requirements

• Valid North Carolina CNA license and completion of a training course.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• At least two years of experience.
• Ability to observe changes in a resident’s condition and act as required to support the resident’s total care.
• Demonstrate understanding, patience, tact, respect, and courtesy when dealing with residents, families, and visitors.
• Proficient knowledge and skills related to CNA duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand written and oral instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in skilled nursing facilities, geriatrics, and with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, shaving, dressing, grooming, oral care, and placement of hearing aids, dentures, and glasses.
• Respond promptly to resident call lights and requests for assistance.
• Assist with meal service by distributing and setting up trays, helping residents eat, responding to requests, and distributing snacks.
• Document ADL flow records, bowel and bladder function, repositioning, sign-outs, meal intake, and intake and output.
• Obtain residents’ vitals and weight upon admission and provide new residents with an introduction and orientation.
• Keep resident rooms clean and orderly, including making beds, organizing toiletries and clothing, maintaining clear floors and clean overbed tables, and removing soiled linens.
• Provide range-of-motion exercises to assigned residents according to guidelines and document the care provided.
• Support activities suited to residents’ cognitive abilities and interests, including engaging residents with dementia in reminiscence activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Discounted bus tickets; workplace is on the bus line
• Employee discount program
• Employee appreciation bonuses
• Free employee meals and parking
• Low staff-to-member ratio
• Senior advocacy
• Diverse culture with an open-door policy
• Optional Daily Pay
• Engaging and fun work environment

What This Job Offers

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