MedlinkHealth Anesthesia
CNA - Long Term Care (LTC) (Afternoons)
Bad Axe, Michigan•Temporary
$26 - $30 hourly
$26 - $30 hourly
About the Job
Job description:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Resident Care Assistant – Long-Term CareJob Summary.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Resident Care Assistant to join our nursing care team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide essential daily care, mobility support, and personal assistance to residents in a long-term care setting. The ideal candidate is attentive to resident needs, maintains accurate care documentation, and is committed to delivering empathetic, high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist residents with personal care routines, including bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, and toileting according to individualized care plans.
- Mobility & Patient Positioning: Safely assist residents with lifting, turning, positioning, and safe transfers into and out of beds, wheelchairs, bathtubs, and assistive lifts.
- Dining & Nutrition Support: Coordinate dining room service during mealtimes, deliver meal trays, assist residents with feeding and hydration, deliver nutritional supplements, and document daily intake.
- Clinical Observation & Weight Monitoring: Perform routine weight checks, track resident skin conditions (reporting any pressure areas, breakdown, or tears immediately), and promptly report changes in resident condition to supervising nurses.
- Care Documentation: Complete daily flow sheets and electronic charts to accurately record completed care tasks, meal intake, and overall resident progress.
- Team Communication: Maintain continuous communication with charge nurses regarding resident refusals, schedule adjustments, or care concerns.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Credentials:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) [Required].
- Active Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA/LNA) in good standing with no disciplinary actions [Required].
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
Clinical Experience:
- Minimum 1+ year of recent CNA/LNA experience in a Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing facility [Required].
- Prior travel experience in healthcare settings [Required].
- Demonstrated steady, reliable employment history [Required].
Core Competencies: Strong physical stamina for patient transfers, excellent communication and listening skills, strong attention to detail in record-keeping, and a patient-centered approach to care.
Work Location: In person.