CNA

Join our team at Ridgecrest Village! 1st shift available!

At Ridgecrest Village, our team members are at the heart of the exceptional care we provide. We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated CNAs who are passionate about enhancing the lives of older adults. If you enjoy building meaningful relationships, working as part of a supportive team, and making a difference every day, we invite you to apply.

Benefits May Include:

• $1/hr Shift Differential for 2nd & 3rd Shift
• Competitive pay based on years of experience
• Affordable medical, dental, vision insurance
• PTO and Vacation Accrual
• Paid Holidays, including your birthday
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Retirement plan, with employer match after one year

Job Overview:

The overall purpose of the Certified Nursing Assistant position is to provide personal care to residents in a manner that promotes dignity, comfort, and safety. Working closely with nursing staff, CNAs play an essential role in supporting residents' physical, emotional, and social well-being while helping maintain a positive living environment.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care in accordance with resident care plans and Ridgecrest Village policies and procedures.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including mobility, transfers, grooming and dressing, toileting, bathing, and dining support as needed.
• Promote and encourage the highest level of independence for residents.
• Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition or concerns to the supervising nurse.
• Document resident care and observations accurately and timely.
• Collaborate effectively with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality resident care.
• Foster positive relationships with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Follow established policies and procedures regarding safe lifting, transfers, and resident handling.
• Ensure assigned equipment is clean, functional, and properly maintained.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintenance related tasks as needed to maintain a hazard free environment.
• Assist residents in attending activities, appointments, and beauty shop visits as assigned.
• Demonstrate competency in all required CNA skills and training.
• Participate in required education programs and maintain all required certifications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Current state certification as a nursing assistant is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of CNA duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties.
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and professionalism

General Qualifications:

• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful.
• Must be able to work weekends and some holidays.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lifts, stands, transfers residents weighing 75-250 lbs.
• Frequently pushes/pulls residents weighing 75-250 lbs. in wheelchairs and Geri chairs.
• Frequently stoops, bends, walks, and stands for extended periods of time.
• Frequently lifts and carries equipment, supplies, and laundry weighing less than 50 lbs.
• Occasionally reaches at or above the shoulder height.