Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Morningstar Living is currently hiring a Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) for our Moravian Hall Square Campus in Nazareth, PA. There are full-time and part-time opportunities available. The primary purpose of the Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) position is to perform various resident care activities related to nursing principles and standards to meet the health, welfare, and safety of the residents. The position also performs related non-professional services necessary to meet the physical, psychological, social, emotional, and religious needs of the residents. At Morningstar Living we encourage both our residents and team members to "Be where you shine!" We value our team members and strive to ensure they experience the same genuine care we provide to our residents and home care clients. We ask you to join our Mission of Making a Difference...by enriching life's journey for all we serve. What will I do in the role of CNA? Perform nursing duties and responsibilities relevant to routine bedside nursing care required to meet the physical, psychological, nutritional, religious, emotional, and social needs of the residents, regardless of location, for example: bathing, feeding, dressing, undressing residents, bed making, personal hygiene, ambulation, TPR's, BP's, intake and output, skin care, etc. Maintain simple records as related directly to the resident care plan. Communicate all unusual or serious conditions or incidents or any significant changes to the nurse supervisor. Provide nutritional needs to the residents by feeding residents, providing between meal nourishment, fresh drinking water, reporting eating habits of residents to nurse supervisor, as well as recording food and fluid intake as directed. Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Moravian Hall Square's stated mission, philosophy, and values. Practice effective customer service relations with staff, residents, volunteers, and visitors. What do I need in the role of CNA? Must be at least 18 years of age and free of communicable disease. High school diploma or GED required. Must be able to read, write, understand and follow oral and written instructions. Must have the ability to develop and maintain patience and tact with residents. Continuing possession of certificate issued by the State Department of Health Nurse Aide Certification Program. Basic computer knowledge preferred. Why choose Morningstar Living? Our organization opened the Moravian Hall Square campus in 1988. This location is now home to over 300 senior residents experiencing the regions' best services in Assisted Living, Memory Support Care, Rehabilitation and Nursing Care. Heritage Village Campus sits on 50+ acres of lush countryside offering a cottage community in village setting. Morningstar Living put extra time and effort into creating a comprehensive package of benefits for every team member to include: Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Competitive Wages Generous differentials and premium pay options Daily Pay Option Paid Time-Off Company Sponsored 401K Tuition Reimbursement On-Site Fitness Center Morningstar Living takes seriously its commitment in providing a safe environment for our residents and employees. For this reason we believe mandating the COVID-19 vaccination for our employees is absolutely the right thing for us to do. Effective September 1, 2021, all newly hired employees age 18 and older must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Morningstar Living will recognize authorized medical and religious exemptions to the COVID vaccine.