Certified Nurses Aide - CNA
Description:
A CNA plays an essential role in providing quality of life for aging adults.
This role assists and serves residents with all activities of daily living, including bathing/showering, dressing, grooming, ambulation, toileting, eating, laundry, housekeeping, and getting residents to activities. A CNA encourages residents to be as independent as possible and develops positive relationships with residents and their families.
There are varying levels of care needed depending on whether you choose to work in an assisted living or nursing home setting. The CNA certification is a great stepping stone for individuals looking to receive their nursing degree.
Starting salary:
$12-$13/hr
Company benefits:
Full-time employees receive the following:
Access to health, visions, dental insurance benefits
Matching 401k retirement plan
Flexible schedule for those still in school -employee meal program (at certain locations)
Vacation
High school courses important to the position:
Science, Biology, English/literature
Training, certifications, or degree needed to qualify for the position:
Certified Nurses Aide certification required. The Views Senior Living often offers Free CNA certification classes to hired individuals. Inquire today about when our next class is.
Specific skills that your business recognizes as fundamental to employment (life skills):
Reliability
Understanding of good customer service
Good communication skills
Willingness to work as a team
Advancement opportunities in the company:
The Views prefers to promote from within. We often have individuals start their employment with us as a CNA, we encourage them to complete their LPN or RN and provide them an opportunity to work in one of our buildings in that new role once they have achieved their license.
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