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Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA - Washington, UT Type:  Part-time and Full-time Available Shifts:  Eve (2pm-10:30pm) and NOC (6pm-6:30am) Available; Weekend availability Needed Location: Ovation Sienna Hills | 1525 East Ovation Place, Washington, UT 84780 Apply at  www.TeamAvamere.com Job Summary The primary responsibility as a Certified Nursing Assistant is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in memory care and assisted living facilities provide hands-on daily care to residents who need physical or cognitive support. They assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), manage behavioral symptoms, monitor health changes, and offer emotional companionship in a safe, resident-centered environment. Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and toileting. Help residents safely get in and out of bed, chairs, and wheelchairs. Reposition immobile residents to prevent bedsores and guide residents during walks. Set up dining areas, serve meals, and assist residents with eating. Monitor food and fluid intake. Set up dining areas, serve meals, and assist residents with eating. Monitor food and fluid intake. Measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) and track weight changes. Redirect and de-escalate residents experiencing anxiety, confusion, or agitation. Provide structured engagement, companionship, and a calm environment. Observe and document changes in a resident’s physical or mental condition and promptly report them to a supervising nurse. Provide continuous reality orientation (reminding residents of the day, time, and location) and cueing to help them accomplish daily tasks. Participate in ongoing memory-loss education, such as recognizing triggers for "sundowning" or aggressive behavior. Actively engage residents in recreational, therapeutic, and social activities designed to stimulate cognitive function May assist with other nursing tasks as assigned by the supervising nurse. Participate in staff meetings and continuing education.  Maintain confidentiality of resident information.  Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.