CNA
ScionHealth

Certified Nursing Assistant Long Term Care


Description

Start your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long-term care unit.  At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact.

Full-time Nights

 

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Long Term Care provides personal care and support to residents, ensuring their psychosocial and physical needs are met in alignment with geriatric care standards. The CNA-LTC plays an essential role in maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment while delivering compassionate, resident-centered care. 

Essential Functions 

  • Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, grooming, toileting, mobility, and nutrition 
  • Performs basic clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, weight, intake/output, and blood glucose monitoring 
  • Provides physical assistance with repositioning, ambulation, and use of assistive devices 
  • Supports residents during admissions, discharges, and transports to other areas for procedures 
  • Observes and reports changes in residents’ condition, behavior, and pain levels 
  • Responds to call lights promptly and ensures resident comfort and safety 
  • Assists with feeding and hydration, and monitors dietary needs as directed 
  • Maintains resident rooms and unit cleanliness, restocks supplies, and manages minor housekeeping tasks 
  • Follows infection prevention protocols, universal precautions, and proper use of PPE 
  • Accurately documents care, observations, and activities in the medical record in a timely manner 
  • Participates in resident care planning, in-service training, and continuous improvement efforts 
  • Upholds regulatory standards and ethical conduct in all job functions 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and strong communication skills 
  • Ability to work effectively under supervision and in high-stress environments 
  • Skilled in time management, prioritization, and multitasking 
  • Familiarity with EMR systems and basic computer proficiency 
  • Committed to safety, confidentiality, and quality resident care 
  • Flexible and dependable, with willingness to work varied shifts as needed 
  • Able to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and assist with resident transfers

Qualifications

Education

  • High school diploma or GED preferred 

Licenses/Certifications

  • Current CNA certification for Long Term Care in the state of Mississippi 
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – required within 90 days of hire 
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring Certification – required within 90 days of hire 

Experience

  • Prior experience in long-term care or a healthcare setting preferred, but not required 

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