Nursing assistant (NAC/CNA)

Position title

Nursing assistant (NAC/CNA)

Description

“What I love most about working here is knowing that I’m working in one of the best facilities in Whatcom County. The team works together to give our residents the quality and best care possible.” Chenney, CNA

Chenney has been a valued team member at CHCC since 2019. Watch her describe what it is like to be part of our care team in this video: https://chcclynden.org/nursing-assistant-jobs/.

As a nursing assistant at CHCC, you will be an important member of a health care team that delivers mission-driven, patient-centered care. You’ll work in a clean, progressive and well-respected skilled nursing center. Join us!

Responsibilities

• Ensure that each resident’s plan of care is carried out, including activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, eating, toileting, range of motion, bathing, grooming, positioning and basic skincare.
• Assure resident safety.
• Transport a wheelchair user to activities and meals.
• Apply and monitor resident safety devices.
• Practice infection control measures.
• Keep resident rooms neat and tidy.
• Attend in-service training as requested and required.
• See job description linked on this page for additional duties.
  
  

Qualifications

• Support CHCC’s mission.
• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• A Washington state nursing assistant (CNA/NAC) or nursing assistant registered (NAR) license in good standing is required. If you are not a licensed CNA, NAC or NAR, please consider enrolling in this 5-week training program: https://lyndenhealthed.org/.
• Long-term care experience is welcome and appreciated, or CHCC will provide on-the-job training.
• Must be able to occasionally transfer and/or lift to 50 pounds when carrying equipment, when transferring a resident, or when assisting a resident in bathing or dressing.
  
  

Skills

• Team-orientated, able to work collaboratively with residents, family members and co-workers.
• Excellent attendance.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Detail-orientated and able to complete tasks as assigned.
• Able to provide a pleasant, positive and calm environment for residents.
  
  

Job Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability).
• Vacation, holiday and sick pay.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified employees.
• 403 (b) retirement and flexible spending accounts.
• Referral bonus program that pays up to $3,000 per referral.
• Homestead Fitness Center discount.
• Continuing education, mentorship, career advancement opportunities.
• Details at https://chcclynden.org/full-time-benefits/.
  
  

Contacts

Mary Wynstra

Christian Health Care Center

855 Aaron Drive

Lynden, WA 98264

hr@chcclynden.org

(P) 360-354-4434

(F) 360-354-3768

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other legally protected classification.