LNA - Long Term Care (Nights) at MedLinkHealth… · Claremont

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Long-Term Care & Restorative Care Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver basic nursing and restorative care to residents in a long-term care environment. Working under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), you will assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), support mobility and nutrition, maintain a safe and hygienic environment, and observe and report changes in resident condition to the nursing leadership team. Key Responsibilities: Personal Care & Hygiene: Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, skin care protocols, personal hygiene, and daily living activities in accordance with individual Resident Care Plans. Mobility & Restorative Support: Provide assistance with ambulation, range-of-motion exercises, turning, positioning, and safe patient transfers. Nutritional & Elimination Support: Assist residents with meal intake, hydration, feeding, bodily waste management, bowel/bladder training, and accurate tracking of intake/output (I&O) and caloric intake. Clinical Observation & Communication: Attend pre-shift reporting, observe resident conditions and environment, and promptly report significant observations or status changes to supervising LPNs/RNs. Safety & Infection Control: Maintain strict adherence to infection control techniques, respect resident rights and confidentiality (HIPAA), and respond effectively to emergency situations (e.g., fall prevention, fire protocols, redirecting wandering residents). Qualifications & Requirements: Clinical Experience: Minimum 1+ years of recent clinical CNA experience in long-term care or skilled nursing [Required]. Willingness to float to assigned units as needed [Required]. Previous travel or rural/small facility experience [Highly Preferred]. Licensure & Certifications: Active, unrestricted State Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) or Compact License [Required]. Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required]. Health Requirements: Completion of COVID-19 vaccination series [Required]. Core Competencies: Excellent interpersonal communication, strong observational skills, dedication to resident dignity and privacy, and a compassionate, team-oriented attitude.