Certified Nursing Assistant

Join A Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer : Generous Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision Benefit Packages Earned Wage Access / On-Demand Pay Paid On-the-Job Training Tuition Reimbursement Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth Flexible Schedules Retirement Savings Plan

Job Description

Elwyn seeks a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to aide individuals with personal care activities, nutritional needs, and restorative function. CNAs will perform assigned medical and daily living skills tasks, provide individual transportation, and assist with leisure activities. Emphasis will be placed on active treatment goals and achievement of the highest level of function for the individual. CNAs are responsible for adherence to clinical standards of care and organizational policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Personal Care Activities :

• Performs / assists with personal care activities including bathing, dressing, shaving, toileting, and incontinence care in accordance with program protocols
• Performs / assists with oral care including brushing and flossing of teeth, swabbing gums, denture care, and administration of mouthwash
• Performs / assists individuals with nail care of finger and toenails for non-diabetic individuals
• Assists individuals with snack and meal set up and feeding including but not limited to utilizing prescribed diet textures and consistencies, feeding techniques and adaptive feeding equipment

Restorative Care Activities :

Monitoring of Physical Status :

Documentation and Reporting :

Other :

Education / Experience / Skills Requirements :

Current CNA certificate

Maintain CPR and First Aid certification

Experience working with people with disabilities preferred

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities

Demonstrated strong attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions

Must be able to perform CPR, first aid, lifting and transferring, and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols

Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated basic experience with internet-based programs

Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred

Must possess a current, valid drivers license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record

Equal Opportunity Employer