Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA24-15545

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Location: Flagstaff, AZ

Job Summary:

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide essential care and support to Veterans/Members, assisting them with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. The role includes a variety of responsibilities, from personal care to medical support, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for the Veterans/Members in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Veterans/Members with activities of daily living (ADLs), including transfers, ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Follow instructions to use procedures and devices to help strengthen limbs and maintain flexibility.
• Assist nursing staff with simple medical procedures such as administering suppositories, enemas, treatments, post-surgical care, and post-mortem care.
• Monitor physical and mental status by taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) and collecting samples (urine, sputum, or stool).
• Maintain accurate medical record documentation for assigned Veterans/Members.
• Assist Veterans/Members with dining, including transport to the dining room, informing them of meal options, and assisting with eating as needed.
• Ensure a clean and sanitary environment by changing bedding and linens and maintaining cleanliness in personal areas.
• Respond promptly to Veterans/Members’ requests for assistance in accordance with the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Report to and assist licensed nurses in emergency situations by following established policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties, such as transporting Veterans/Members to appointments outside the facility and performing clerical tasks (e.g., answering phones, filing).

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience with using and maintaining medical equipment.
• Experience in recording and managing medical records.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a Skilled Nursing or Long-term Care facility.

Education & Certifications:

• Current negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 12 months or written proof of freedom from Tuberculosis if previously tested positive.
• Hepatitis B vaccination or declination.
• Ability to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• Current or temporary license to practice as a CNA, LPN, or RN in the State of Arizona.
• Current CPR certification obtained through a physical assessment.