Role Overview: The Nursing Assistant (NA) provides resident-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living activities under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and vital sign recording.
• Support psychosocial needs and personal care, including transfers, repositioning, and range of motion exercises.
• Help with meals, snacks, and hydration, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Follow infection prevention, control policies, and proper PPE use.
• Document resident interactions, health status, and care outcomes.
• Collect non-invasive specimens, communicate changes in condition to staff, and assist with housekeeping and laundry.
• Encourage participation in wellness and recreational activities.
• Assist with procedures as needed and support staff in various tasks.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age 18.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required or in process within four months.
• Prior clinical or long-term care experience preferred.
• Maintain required certifications, complete annual competency testing, and accrue ongoing education credits.
• Possibly qualified as a Driver and medically fit for driving duties, depending on role requirements.
• Knowledge of infection control, resident care protocols, and documentation standards.
  
  

Additional Requirements: Comply with drug screening, background checks, and workplace policies. May require state-specific certifications or additional qualifications based on location.