Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Elk Haven Nursing Home is scouting Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) for all shifts both part time or full time. Not Certified? No Problem! Elk Haven also offers PAID TRAINING to individuals that want to be a part of our team. This position offers competitive pay. We also provide excellent benefits for full time employees that include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more! Plus, we provide a great work environment, lots of advancement opportunities, and SIGN-ON BONUSES. If this sounds like the right step for your nursing career, please apply to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) now! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you arrive for each shift determined to treat each resident with respect and kindness. You do everything you can to preserve their dignity, as you provide the individualized physical, psychological, and social support that they need. Maintaining a clean, neat, and organized work environment is one of your top priorities for our residents. Working with them one-on-one, you assist with all activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, toileting, colostomy care, transferring, walking, prosthetic appliances, positioning, range of motion exercises, and communicating. Your positive attitude makes a huge impact on the lives of our residents. Under the supervision of the nurse, you assist with specific tasks such as recording vital signs and weights, applying non-prescription creams/ointments, and collecting specimens. You are vigilant about reporting any changes in the condition of residents to the supervising nurse to ensure that all medical needs are properly met. Your attention to detail and accuracy help ensure the highest quality of care. As required, you keep accurate records for each resident you work with. With patience and a calm demeanor, you treat those you care for just the way you would want your own family members treated.