Job Description

Nurse Aide Job Summary: The Nurse Aide is responsible for providing direct personal care and support to residents in a skilled nursing/long-term care setting, promoting dignity, comfort, and safety under nursing supervision. Key responsibilities:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Perform safe resident transfers, ambulation assistance, and positioning.
• Take and record vital signs, weight, intake/output, and report changes to nursing staff.
• Provide basic range-of-motion and mobility support; assist with restorative care programs.
• Help with feeding, dining assistance, and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment.
• Observe and document resident condition and behavior; report concerns promptly.
• Follow infection control, safety protocols, and facility policies.
• Promote resident rights, privacy, and independence; support social and emotional needs.
• Participate in care planning, shift reports, and team communication.

Minimum qualifications:

• Valid Nurse Aide certification per state requirements.
• Current CPR/BLS preferred or required per facility policy.
• Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred but not required.
• Good communication, empathy, reliability, and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to lift/assist residents and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Experience with dementia care or restorative nursing programs.
• Additional certifications (e.g., Medication Aide, HHA) a plus.

Physical/other requirements:

• Must meet physical demands of the role (lifting, bending, prolonged standing).
• Pass background check, drug screen, and TB/health screening per facility policy.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials
• Health, dental, vision insurance (for eligible positions)
• Retirement plan (401k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays (per eligibility)
• Training, career development, and opportunities for advancement

EEOC Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work

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