CNA

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location: COLONIAL TERRACE CARE CENTER, Oklahoma
Department: Nursing
Reports To: Charge Nurse / Director of Nursing

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct and indirect resident care activities under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The CNA supports residents in maintaining comfort, dignity, and quality of life while adhering to facility policies and state regulations.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS: 1400-2200 Monday-Friday, 0600-2200 Saturday & Sunday-WEEKEND DOUBLES-EVERY WEEKEND.

RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS A MUST!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure)
• Observe and report changes in residents’ physical, emotional, and mental conditions to nursing staff
• Assist with mobility, including transferring, positioning, and ambulation
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for residents
• Respond promptly to call lights and resident requests
• Document care provided accurately and in a timely manner
• Support infection control practices and follow safety protocols
• Assist with meal service and ensure proper nutrition and hydration
• Provide compassionate emotional support to residents and their families

Experience

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred, but not required

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Physical ability to lift, move, and assist residents (may require lifting up to 50 lbs)
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

Work Environment

• Skilled nursing and long-term care facility
• May require standing, walking, bending, and lifting for extended periods
• Exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids

Licensure & Requirements (Oklahoma-Specific)

• Active CNA certification listed in the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry
• Must pass a background check and drug screening per state regulations
• Compliance with all Oklahoma State Department of Health guidelines