Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Position Overview

We are seeking dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide compassionate care for residents on a neurobehavioral unit specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia treatment. The ideal candidates will have experience in managing unpredictable aggressive behaviors and will work as part of a dynamic team to support each resident’s needs.

Average Daily Census

20 residents

Caregiver Ratios

• Days: 1 CNA to 5 residents
• Nights: 1 CNA to 10 residents
• Weekends: 1 CNA to 7 residents

Experience Requirements

A minimum of 1 year of experience is required for this position. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Additional Requirements

CNA staff will be required to float per facility needs and must provide weekend coverage every other weekend. Note that local candidates are not accepted unless residing more than 50 miles away.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Essential Skills

Candidates should be skilled in the following areas:

• Long-Term Care (LTC)
• Patient ambulation assistance
• Feeding assistance
• Turning and repositioning
• Bed shampooing
• Changing linens (occupied and unoccupied)
• Complete bed bathing
• Decubitus care prevention
• Foot care
• Incontinence and elimination care
• Mouth care and perineal care (male and female)
• Patient shaving
• Shower assistance and skincare
• Application of antiembolic stockings
• Use of bedpans, urinals, and bedside commodes
• Heel and elbow protection
• Operation of hospital beds and Hoyer lifts
• Use of oxygen tanks and pulse oximeters
• Application of transfer belts and sliding boards
• Wheelchair assistance
• Cleaning of medical equipment and donning/removing PPE
• Isolation Precautions
• Measuring and recording weight
• Obtaining vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc.)
• Routine catheter care (indwelling and external)
• Fluid restriction management
• Knowledge of proper lifting and pulling body mechanics
• Understanding of NPO status and passive range of motion
• Recognizing signs of cardiac arrest
• Safe patient transfers
• Supply stocking
• Hygiene care and diet intake management
• Drain output and urine output measures
• Reporting changes in patient condition
• Turning and repositioning residents

Orientation

Orientation will be conducted during the day in the first week of employment.

Unit Environment

The neurobehavioral unit treats individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia who exhibit challenging behavioral disturbances. The focus is on stabilization and developing behavioral management strategies tailored to each individual’s needs. The objective is to prepare residents for successful transitions back to their previous living environments.

Admission Barriers

Due to the nature of care provided, we cannot accept residents requiring oxygen, intravenous therapy, feeding tubes, any form of lines or ports, insulin pumps, catheters, or nephrostomy tubes.