FT CNA - Givens Home First

As a Full-Time CNA at Givens Home First, your responsibilities include assisting clients with personal care and daily living activities, providing companionship, and supporting their health and safety needs. You'll help with ambulation, grooming, cooking, medication reminders, and housework while ensuring that communication with nurses about any changes in residents' conditions is clear and thorough.

To apply for the Full-Time CNA position at Givens Home First, you must hold an active North Carolina CNA certification and possess an unencumbered driver's license. CPR certification is beneficial, but not a requirement. We're looking for compassionate individuals dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents.

Givens Home First offers a robust benefits package to Full-Time CNAs, which includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus, three major medical health insurance plans with free dental and vision coverage, generous paid time off starting with five days during the introductory period, and access to a retirement plan with up to 6% matching contributions, among other perks.

Full-Time CNAs at Givens Home First typically work Monday through Friday, from 3 PM to 11 PM, with occasional weekend shifts as required. This schedule provides a great balance of work and personal time while allowing you to engage with residents in a meaningful way.

Givens Home First values the growth of its team members and offers educational assistance and professional development opportunities. Continuous training is provided to ensure that CNAs stay updated on best practices and maintain high standards of care.

When answering this question, focus on specific experiences you have in providing personal care to seniors, highlighting moments where you went above and beyond. Relate your skills to the duties outlined in the job description, emphasizing your commitment to compassion and dignity in caregiving.

Discuss an instance where you faced a challenge, explaining your approach to problem-solving and maintaining professionalism. Highlight your ability to stay calm and adapt, ensuring the dignity and comfort of the client remain your primary focus.

Share specific communication strategies you employ to engage with residents, such as using simple language, maintaining eye contact, listening actively, and being patient. Provide examples where these techniques have helped foster understanding and trust.

Explain your method for assessing which tasks are most urgent and how you balance them with the needs of clients. Use an example to illustrate your skills in time management and responsiveness to changing priorities during your care.

Discuss your knowledge of industry-standard safety and infection control protocols, sharing specific examples of how you’ve implemented them in past roles. Emphasizing the importance of these measures showcases your commitment to client safety.

This is an opportunity to align your values with the mission of Givens Home First. Share your admiration for their approach to elder care, community values, and how your personal and professional goals coincide with their mission to improve lives through supportive communities.

Talk about the importance of empathy and active engagement in establishing a rapport. Provide strategies for creating a welcoming environment and discuss how first impressions matter in fostering trust and a positive relationship.

Emphasize your belief in the power of collaboration in providing quality care. Discuss past experiences where teamwork was essential in meeting client needs and how you plan to work closely with other staff at Givens Home First to create a nurturing environment.

Illustrate your commitment to lifelong learning, including workshops, online courses, or relevant training you attend. Mention any professional memberships that keep you informed about ongoing changes in standards and practices.

Explain your understanding of the importance of confidentiality and how you maintain it by adhering to HIPAA regulations. Provide examples of how you handle and document sensitive information carefully and responsibly.