What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA Night Shift position at Licking No1 LLC?
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.
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Job Summary
- Shift Hours: 6pm6am
- 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.
Salary : $16 - $18