Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA - Assisted Living

Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA - Omaha, NE

Shifts:  Day - Part-time; Swing (Eve) - Part-time and Full-time; NOC - Part-time

Schedule:  Rotating schedules; every other weekend required with rotating holiday schedules

Location: Ovation Heartwood Preserve; 70 Maxwell Plz, Omaha, NE 68154

Apply online at  https://teamavamere.com/

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Assisted Living

Ovation Heartwood by Avamere | Omaha, NE

Ovation Heartwood by Avamere is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Assisted Living team. In this role, you’ll provide person-centered care while supporting residents with daily activities in a warm, home-like environment.

Ovation team members bring our community to life by caring for residents with compassion, respect, and genuine connection. They support residents in staying engaged with what brings them joy while creating a warm, calm, and welcoming environment that feels like home. By living our mission and values every day, team members work together to create meaningful moments and exceptional experiences for our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this Community when recording information.
• Report all changes in a resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Change Nurse as soon as practical.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur
• Ensure that the resident’s room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admissions kit available, etc.).
• Greet residents and escort them to their rooms.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area
• Assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary
• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
• Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores).
• Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Follow work assignments and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other Community personnel, to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older 
• Must Possess a state approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course & exam
• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in accordance with state laws of this state.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept

Benefits:

At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day. 

Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30 hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
• Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
• Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
• Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone
• Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)