Certified Nursing Assistant
CRISTA Senior Living·Silverdale, Washington
CRISTA Senior Living·Silverdale, Washington
Provide routine, high-quality patient care to residents, including assistance with meals, hygiene, and daily living activities. Monitor resident health status and report any changes or concerns to the nursing staff immediately.
We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
Uncompromising
Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
Holy
Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
Unified
Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Certified Nursing Assistant at Crista Shores is responsible for providing routine care in accordance with CRISTA’s established policies and procedures. Provide the highest degree of quality patient care to all residents. Develop positive relationships with residents and help new residents transition through into their new home. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (General overview and may include all details of responsibilities) Verify the identity of a resident before administering treatment or serving food to ensure that appropriate care is provided to the correct resident. Assist residents with dental and oral care. Assist in preparing residents for meals (toileting, hand washing, taking to/from dining room, serving, placing clothing protectors and supervising in dining room). Assist residents during meals with eating as assigned per care plan and assignment sheets. Perform after meal care as required (cleaning residents’ hands, face, clothing, and teeth). Serve extra nourishment in accordance with established care procedures. Serve drinking water as required. Dress residents neatly in their own clothing, assisting them as necessary. Report all complaints and concerns to the nurse. Immediately report any resident who is leaving the premises or who has left the premises to the Nurse. Report any resident abuse (harsh/abusive language, unnecessary roughness) or suspected abuse to nurse immediately. Watch for and report any changes in room temperature, ventilation, or lighting. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit. Support residents in arranging their living space to the resident’s satisfaction to foster “home” environment. Report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents regardless of how minor to the nurse immediately. Check, report, and document bowel movements and character of stools as directed. Chart required information on nursing order flow sheets (Food & fluid Intake studies, Intake and Output, Bladder/Bowel training program, Vital signs and Weight flow sheets as instructed). Receive assignments and check residents’ schedule Perform all assigned duties in accordance with established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures, and safety rules and regulations Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean, and that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks and at shift’s end. Report on and off duty as scheduled and in appropriate attire. Keep floors dry and free of unnecessary equipment and supplies to prevent accidents. Collaborate with residents to develop schedule of daily care based on resident preferences, history/lifestyle and integrate scheduling of daily care into resident care plan. Determine approaches for residents to remain as independent as possible. Incorporate residents’ recreation preferences/schedules into daily plan of care. Review work procedures and operational problems in order to determine ways to improve service, performance, and/or safety. Develop positive relationships with residents and families. Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and residents. Perform other related duties as assigned. Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS CHRIST CENTERED Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.). Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA. Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices. Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC). Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader. EDUCATION High school graduate, GED or equivalent. Has successfully completed and passed the state and federal Licensing for a nursing assistant or home care aide. LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION WA state NAC license in good standing. CPR card. SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE Read, write, communicate in and interpret English at a functional level.
EXPERIENCE Previous experience as a NAC in LTC or other related health care setting. LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION Food handlers permit. STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy. Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Washington state NAC license and CPR certification. Candidates must be committed Christians who align with the organization's Statement of Faith.
Market context
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Washington are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and other care settings, especially for candidates who can provide dependable hands-on support. Competition often centers on current CNA certification, prior personal care experience with impaired individuals, and clear communication with patients and care teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here—pulled from the original job description to save research time—and confirm your certification status before applying.
