Nursing Assistant Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team in the Nursing Department. This is an hourly, 12 hour night shift, non-exempt position that involves assisting residents with basic activities of daily living (ADLs), promptly responding to resident call lights, providing transportation and assistance within the facility, and ensuring the safety of residents. A CNA license is required, and while prior experience is preferred, new graduates are also welcome to apply.
Schedule 6pm-6am
Duties
- Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
- Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Provide basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff.
- Help with medication administration as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Support patients with Alzheimer’s care, dementia care, and memory care needs.
- Operate medical equipment such as Hoyer lifts and assist with catheter care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
- Ensure cleanliness of patient areas and adhere to aseptic techniques.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a certified nursing assistant program preferred.
- Experience in critical care, long-term care, assisted living, or home care settings is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner is a plus.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and basic life support techniques.
- Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in hospice care is beneficial.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Compassionate nature with a commitment to providing high-quality patient service.
- Ability to perform physical tasks associated with patient care including lifting and transferring patients. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our patients. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
Our company mission is to strive every day to be the skilled nursing facility of choice in our community. Our facility’s successes depend upon our highly motivated team working to improve the daily lives of our residents and driven to provide extraordinary service by creating a team that is dedicated to upholding our facility’s mission. You’ll meet a team of innovators—Nurses, Therapists and other Clinicians, all professionals at the tops of their games, genuinely committed, remarkably caring and wholeheartedly compassionate. This feeling of Family and Caring permeates everything we do, and enables us to attract the most outstanding team members our community has to offer.
C.A.P.L.I.C.O.
Customer Second, Employee First
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love one Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Celebration
Ownership
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Longmont, CO 80501 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Longmont, CO 80501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
