Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Full-Time

Certified Nurses Aide

Come join us at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference! If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Ossian Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

Job Description

• Assist residents with their bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, skin care, grooming, nail care, and dressing needs.
• Feed residents, provide bedside water, provide snacks, and transfer residents to and from dining areas as needed and in compliance with the nutritional plan of care.
• Answer resident call lights and respond to resident's requests for assistance in a timely manner in accordance with facility policy.
• Maintain resident rooms by making beds or changing bed linens, cleaning bedside tables, and organizing personal belongings as needed.
• Observe and report any signs of change in the resident's appetite, skin condition, or behaviors that are out of the ordinary according to facility policy.
• Offer emotional support and actively listen to residents to help them develop trust and achieve independence in daily living.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times.
• Provide medical record documentation in accordance with facility policy for any vitals, assistance, etc. provided to the resident.
• Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintain a clean work environment.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED, unless working under a student permit.
• Be certified by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) as a CNA in good standing. CNAs transferring from another state may work for 120 days while awaiting their Indiana certification. Graduating CNA students, not yet certified, may also work for 120 days while awaiting their Indiana certification.
• Have basic computer skills along with knowledge of programs such as Excel and Word.
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of Indiana.
• Possess interpersonal skills such as assisting licensed nurses with procedures within the scope of practice for nurse aides.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, function independently, and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Personal integrity and the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and personnel.
• Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Requires judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties, and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information while staying within compliance and HIPAA.
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level they are currently functioning.
• Ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.
• Ability to relay information concerning a resident's condition to the appropriate staff members.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience.
• Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for full-time positions.
• $1,000 new employee referral program.
• Paid life insurance.
• 401k opportunities after your first year.
• $3 shift differential for 2nd shift, $2 shift differential for 3rd shift, and $1 weekend bonus program.
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly celebrations and recognitions.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• $5,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Quarterly attendance bonus program.