Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Description

CNA – Certified Nurse Assistant

Location

Saint Francis LIFE College Avenue, Newark, DE

Status

Full time

Shift

Mon to Fri, 8 am to 430 pm, no night/weekend/on call/holidays

Incentives

$ 2,500 Sign on Bonus and 1st Day Health Benefits

Position Purpose

The certified nurse assistant is responsible for providing various care services necessary for attending to the personal needs, support, and health status of participants.

Position Details

This position qualifies for a $2500 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment. The 3 installments are paid out over the two-year commitment period.

This position will be housed primarily at the LIFE College Avenue facility. However, occasional home care assignments may be required.

What you will do

• Provide personal care assistance maintaining the independence of the participant to conduct activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming.
• Assist participants in the maintenance of physical activity, exercise, and walking.
• Provide behavioral supervision or support for participants, such as reality orientation, reminder to follow through with nursing and medication instruction, diet restrictions, and emotional reassurance.
• Assist with general activities such as conversing with participants, recreation activities, meal and snack serving, and housekeeping.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be an active certified nurse assistant in Delaware.
• Valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle required for home care assignments.
• Experience in a long-term care facility or with a community-based geriatric program preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate t...