CNA

Sterling • West Des Moines, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is Responsible for enhancing the overall Resident experience through the provision of exceptional daily nursing care and service in accordance with each Resident’s personalized care plan. CNAs will assist residents with activities of daily living including dressing, eating, grooming, communicating, toileting, personal hygiene and mobility needs. This is to be handled in The Sterling Touch® friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional manner in all interactions, resulting in a very high level of Resident and team member satisfaction. The Certified Nursing Assistant is under the general guidance of the Director of Health and Wellness in accordance with Community standards, processes, procedures, practices and philosophy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant License, required.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to provide assistance with ADLs in accordance with each assigned resident’s personalized care plan, observe and provide medication assistance to resident, react and communicate during emergencies, and communicate with other team members, supervisors, residents and guests.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull and work continuously without sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience working with seniors preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing the overall Resident experience through the provision of exceptional daily nursing care and service in accordance with each Resident’s personalized care plan.
• Assisting residents with activities of daily living including dressing, eating, grooming, communicating, toileting, personal hygiene and mobility needs.
• Handling all interactions in a friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional manner, resulting in a very high level of Resident and team member satisfaction.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program offering 120 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing to 160 hours in the second year, and continuing to build with length of service.
• Affordable insurance options for medical, dental, vision and more.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution.
• Automatic life insurance and AD&D coverage for all team members with a robust employee assistance program (EAP).
• Exquisite cuisine and free employee meals (must meet eligibility requirements).
• Grand Spa & Fitness facilities available for use at designated times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED