MedlinkHealth Anesthesia
LNA - Long Term Care (Nights)
Claremont, New Hampshire•Temporary
$24 - $28 hourly
$24 - $28 hourly
About the Job
Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) – Long-Term & Restorative Care
Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) to join our long-term care clinical team. Under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), you will provide basic nursing care, assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), and carry out restorative care protocols. The ideal candidate is dedicated to protecting resident rights, promoting patient dignity, and delivering high-quality, resident-centered care in a supportive healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Personal Hygiene & Daily Care: Assist residents with all aspects of personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and skin care treatments according to facility protocol and Resident Care Plans.
- Mobility & Transfer Assistance: Help residents with ambulation, positioning, range-of-motion exercises, safe transfers, turning, and general mobility.
- Nutrition & Hydration Support: Assist residents with feeding, fluid intake, caloric counts, toileting needs, and bowel/bladder tracking (measuring intake and output).
- Clinical Observation & Communication: Attend shift report prior to starting resident care and promptly notify licensed nursing staff (RN/LPN) of significant changes in resident condition, environmental concerns, or equipment needs.
- Safety & Infection Control: Maintain a safe environment by adhering to emergency protocols, redirecting wandering or confused residents, preventing falls, and utilizing proper infection control practices at all times.
- Resident Advocacy & Privacy: Maintain strict resident confidentiality (HIPAA), respect spiritual and personal beliefs, and encourage residents to participate in their care to their optimal physical and mental capacity.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Licensure & Certifications:
- Active Nursing Assistant License / Certification (CNA or LNA) [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, skilled nursing, or restorative facility [Required].
- Flexibility to float between units as clinical census requires [Required].
- Prior travel experience or small/rural facility experience [Highly Preferred].
- Health & Compliance:
- Complete COVID-19 vaccination series [Required].
- Core Competencies: Strong interpersonal and observational skills, commitment to resident privacy and rights, physical stamina for patient transfers, and an empathetic approach to geriatric care.