CNA Night Shift

A night shift (NOC) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a long-term care facility provides overnight safety, personal hygiene care, and routine monitoring for residents under the direction of licensed nurses.
Call Marci or Kiley at 573-674-211 or stop by to fill out an application!

Job Summary

• Shift Hours: 6pm-6am
• Goal: Maintain resident comfort, safety, and hygiene during overnight hours while preparing residents for the morning.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance Rounds: Conduct regular checks (every 1 to 2 hours) to ensure residents are safe, breathing comfortably, and properly positioned.
• Repositioning: Turn and reposition bedridden residents every two hours to prevent pressure ulcers and skin breakdown.
• Perineal Care & Toileting: Assist residents with nighttime bathroom trips, change incontinence briefs, and perform scheduled linen changes.
• Vital Signs & Monitoring: Measure nighttime or early morning vitals (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) as ordered and report sudden condition changes to the nurse.
• Morning Prep (AM Care): Begin early morning hygiene, dressing, grooming, and getting residents out of bed into wheelchairs for breakfast starting around 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
• Documentation: Chart care provided, fluid intake/output, and note any unusual behaviors or restless episodes (such as "sundowning" or confusion).
• Unit Maintenance: Restock supplies, clean utility areas, and help prepare early breakfast trays or hydration carts.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certification: Valid State CNA certification in good standing.
• Background Check: Clear state health care worker background check.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift, transfer, push, and pull equipment or residents safely.
• Soft Skills: Dependability, alertness during overnight hours, and compassionate communication.