CNA - FT Days - job 1 of 3

As a CNA at Givens Estates, your responsibilities will include assisting nurses with resident care, transferring and transporting residents safely, providing assistance with feeding, and supporting residents with activities of daily living. Your role ensures that our residents receive compassionate and effective care, contributing significantly to their daily quality of life.

To apply for the CNA position at Givens Estates, you need to have an active listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry and current CPR certification, or the ability to obtain it within 60 days of your hire date. A strong commitment to providing quality care and a compassionate nature are also essential.

Givens Estates offers an attractive range of benefits for CNAs, including a $1,000 sign-on bonus paid out in increments over the first six months, shift differential pay, medical, dental, and vision plans at no extra cost, paid time off (PTO), a 403(b) retirement plan with contribution matching, educational assistance, and professional development opportunities.

Givens Estates is currently seeking Full-Time CNAs for Day Shifts, with hours from 6 AM to 6 PM, and every other weekend required. We strive to support a healthy work-life balance and will work with you to create a flexible schedule wherever possible.

To learn more about the CNA position at Givens Estates, we encourage you to visit our website, where you’ll find comprehensive information about our community, mission, and the role you could play as part of our care team. Additionally, reaching out to our HR team can provide you with personalized insights into the position.

Be prepared to share specific details about your previous roles, emphasizing your responsibilities, the patient populations you worked with, and any special skills you developed. Highlight experiences that align with what Givens Estates values in their community care approach.

Discuss your ability to remain calm and collected during stressful moments. Sharing specific examples where you successfully managed such situations will be helpful and show Givens Estates your ability to maintain resident care even under pressure.

Talk about essential qualities such as compassion, patience, and strong communication skills. Explain how these traits have helped you build rapport with residents and colleagues, and how they align with Givens Estates' commitment to community and care.

Illustrate your approach to respecting residents’ independence and choices. Whether it involves listening to their preferences or involving them in their care decisions, show how you uphold these values perfectly in line with Givens Estates’ mission.

Prepare to discuss the various types of assistance you typically provide, such as aiding residents with basic hygiene, feeding, mobility, and other daily activities. Relate these tasks back to Givens Estates' mission and how you aim to enhance the residents' quality of life.

Explain your communication strategies, including how you keep everyone informed about residents' conditions and needs. Showcase the importance of teamwork in providing exceptional care in a community health setting like Givens Estates.

Share examples of successful collaborations in your past roles. Talk about the importance of clear communication and mutual support within the team, especially in a community setting like Givens Estates that relies heavily on camaraderie and teamwork.

Reflect on your motivation for applying, considering Givens Estates' dedication to enhancing the lives of seniors and their mission of care. Mention how you align with their values and how excited you are to contribute to their forward-thinking initiatives.

Discuss your empathetic approach to comforting residents, how to listen actively, and provide support. Giving examples of past experiences where you've successfully managed emotional situations can demonstrate your emotional intelligence and caregiving skills.

Be honest but solution-oriented. Discuss challenges such as emotional strain or physical demands, and emphasize how this motivates you to enhance your skills and seek support within the team. Relate this to Givens Estates' supportive environment for caregivers.