Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
$39,520–$49,920 year
On-siteReno, Nevada, United States
Reno, Nevada, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$39,520–$49,920 yearLicense Or CertificationMedium
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationMedium
Job Summary
Provide direct care to residents under supervision, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding. Assist with mobility, transfers, and vital sign monitoring while documenting observations accurately. Support social activities, maintain clean living environments, and aid in admission, transfers, and discharges. Participate in team meetings, care planning, and training new team members. Maintain CNA certification, CPR certification, and regular attendance to ensure resident safety and comfort.
Required Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) in the state you work.
- CPR certification.
- Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting preferred.
- Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
- Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention implementation.
- Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
- The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
- The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
- Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
- Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.
- Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.
- Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
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