Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Cedarhurst, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) at our Cedarhurst of Des Peres community. Cedarhurst believes that its team is its greatest asset and provides extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities. Cedarhurst believes in promoting from within and offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will assist and provide direction to residents with personal care needs which enable the resident to maintain good personal hygiene, to carry out activities of daily living, to maintain good health, and to participate in the activities of the community. Key responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care needs such as grooming, hygiene, and dressing; answering signal lights and intercoms; taking and recording vital signs; transporting and repositioning residents; changing bed linens; assisting with meals and activities; listening to resident concerns and reporting to the care team; promoting physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing; ensuring effective communication with families; and working collaboratively with management and staff.