Certified Nurse Assistant, FT Evenings (3pm-11pm)

As a Certified Nurse Assistant at Bishop Gadsden, your key responsibilities will include assisting licensed personnel with basic nursing care, providing personal care, helping with nutritional needs, facilitating restorative care, and actively communicating with the healthcare team. You'll be the frontline support for residents, ensuring they receive the compassionate care they deserve.

To qualify as a Certified Nurse Assistant at Bishop Gadsden, you must be a Certified Nurse Aide listed on the South Carolina Nurse Aide registry, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and have experience in long-term care for the elderly. Strong interpersonal skills and physical endurance for lifting and standing for long periods are also essential.

During a typical 3pm-11pm shift as a Certified Nurse Assistant at Bishop Gadsden, you will assist residents with daily activities such as bathing and feeding, help monitor vital signs, cooperate with the healthcare team, and engage residents in restorative exercises. Your role is critical in promoting individual well-being and maintaining a safe environment.

A Certified Nurse Assistant at Bishop Gadsden can expect an excellent benefits package including dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) matching retirement plan, generous PTO, holiday pay, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, team members enjoy employee appreciation celebrations and free holiday meals.

To prepare for a Certified Nurse Assistant role at Bishop Gadsden, ensure your CNA certification is up to date, familiarize yourself with the responsibilities outlined in the job description, and sharpen your patient care skills. It may also help to practice good communication and teamwork strategies vital for a seamless health care environment.

When answering this question, share a personal story or motivation that reflects your passion for caring for others, particularly the elderly. Emphasize your commitment to making a positive impact in residents’ lives.

Describe your calm approach to stressful situations, emphasizing active listening, maintaining patience, and using de-escalation techniques. Provide an example of a past experience where you successfully managed stress.

Share specific experiences from past roles that highlight your directly related experience, focusing on your hands-on skills and interactions with residents in a long-term care setting.

Discuss your approach to building rapport and trust with residents and how you use gentle encouragement, a respectful attitude, and possibly involving them in the decision-making process to promote cooperation.

Explain your prioritization strategies, ability to multitask, and how you keep track of residents’ needs to ensure timely and thorough care. Highlight any scheduling or organizational tools you use.

Demonstrate your knowledge of HIPAA regulations and privacy best practices in your daily work routine. Share specific steps you take to protect residents' information while providing excellent care.

Evaluate your history in promoting effective teamwork, whether through open communication, collaborative problem-solving, or team-building activities, discussing the importance of collaboration in providing excellent patient care.

Share a specific instance where your communication skills facilitated understanding or resolved a concern. Highlight your ability to be empathetic and clear to ensure comprehensive care.

Discuss your commitment to professional development, mentioning relevant training courses, workshops, or certifications. Emphasize the importance of continuous learning in providing quality care.

Summarize your relevant skills, experiences, and personal traits, connecting them directly to the values and goals of Bishop Gadsden. Share your enthusiasm for being part of their dedicated team.