Certified Nursing Assistant - FULL-TIME Who is Easterseals Redwood? At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities. By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.
Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage
Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Certified Nursing Assistant/PCA: - Competitive pay
- PTO and Extended Illness Time
- Health Insurance options
- 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
- Dental and Vision Insurance options
- Disability Insurance options
- Education and Professional Development Assistance
- Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
- Humana Employee Assistance Plan
- 10 Paid holidays
- Growth Opportunities
Position Summary:
CNAs are an integral part of the ESRW team. They help with training/nursing care for personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, and other activities of daily living. Job Responsibilities: - Provides guidance to promote physical, communication, and social/emotional development and functional independence for self-care
- Provides personal assistance for personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, and other activities of daily living based on individualized care plans
- Supports efforts to reinforce, instruct, and train parents/guardians/other caregivers regarding the adult’s care needs.
- Expands the range of experience for adults through opportunities for full/partial participation in personal care activities/daily routines.
- Sets up and teaches adults how to use assistive/adaptive technology to perform personal care tasks.
- Engages adults in appropriate physical activity to build strength, endurance, and range of motion.
- Shapes the development of social/emotional skills by encouraging communication with others, modeling positive social skills, redirecting, implementing established behavior management programs as directed, and purposefully mentoring the development of personal responsibility.
- Observes the health status of adults throughout the day. Ensures adults exhibiting signs of illness or injury have access to prompt nursing/medical attention from the onsite nursing department.
- Communicates pertinent information regarding each adult’s care and wellbeing to the team leads, program manager and director.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Qualifications: - A High School diploma or GED
- Certification as a nursing assistant (for CNA's only)
- One-year experience providing services to adults with disabilities preferred.
- New graduates encourages to apply!
*We are a drug-free workplace.
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