Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Description

This is an exciting role, that combines all the regular responsibilities of a CNA while also stepping into a mentorship position as the direct point of contact for CNA staff. A crucial part of this role will be identifying learning opportunities, providing additional training, maintaining CNA schedules, and supporting communication between CNAs and other departments.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays (M-F), Weekends, On-Call, 8 Hour Shifts, Willingness to be on-call and to work when needed. 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide direct care to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Assist residents with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting and position techniques to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Monitor residents’ vital signs, intake and output, and report any changes or concerns to the nursing team.
• Assist with resident admission, transfers, and discharges, including orienting new residents to their surroundings and helping them settle into their rooms.
• Support residents' social and recreational activities by engaging them in meaningful interactions, escorting them to group activities and providing companionship.
• Maintain a clean and organized living environment for residents, including making beds, tidying rooms, and ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards are met.
• Assist with resident dining services, including meal set-up, feeding assistance, and recording food and fluid intake as directed.
• Document care provided and resident observations accurately and timely in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in educational opportunities and training programs to maintain CNA verification and enhance skills and knowledge in geriatric care.
• Assist new CNA team members with training and getting actuated with policies, procedures and the layout of the facility.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to resident care planning and goal setting.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication skills.
• Assisting with ADLs including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
• Supporting safe patient transfers and ambulation.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in resident condition.
• Providing compassionate, respectful care in a fast-paced rehab setting.
• Collaborating with nurses and therapists to promote recovery.

About Aspen Transitional Rehab

Located in Meridian, Idaho, Aspen Transitional Rehab is a state-of-the-art facility specializing in short-term nursing and rehabilitation. We offer private suites, 24-hour nursing care, inpatient therapy services, fine dining, transportation, and a luxurious atmosphere that supports comfort, healing, and excellence in care.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• 2 year of CNA experience required.
• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Idaho. 
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Prior leadership experience preferred. 
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to care for residents in person.
• 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.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
• 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.