Certified Nurse Aide

Pine Village Company; Moundridge (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Village Company is hiring a Certified Nurse Aide for a full-time role in Moundridge, KS. You will support licensed nursing staff, assist residents with daily living activities per care plans, and help with mobility and safety tasks across shifts.

Eligible candidates hold a valid CNA license, CPR/BLS certification, and have at least one year of long-term care experience. The position requires adherence to facility policies and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• No disciplinary action against certification.
• At least one year of experience as a CNA in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services to nurse staff and perform duties as assigned.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living per care plans and policies.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents.
• Coordinate dining room services at meals, including setup, delivery, feeding, and documenting intake.
• Deliver nutritional supplements and document intake.
• Record weights and report changes to nurse/supervisor.
• Monitor skin condition and report issues to nurse/supervisor.
• Assist with toileting program activities.
• Complete flow sheets and document resident progress.
• Communicate factors affecting task performance to supervisor.

Skills

CNA license

CPR/BLS

No disciplinary action

LT Care experience

Job description

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Certified Nurse Aide

Full Time Moundridge, KS, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1000

Salary Range: $17.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Department

Nursing

Reports to

Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Charge Nurse

Reporting to this position

None

Job Classification

Department Staff

Position Purpose

Assists licensed nursing staff by administering daily medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and state requirements.

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include the following:

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.
• At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides supportive services to nurse(s) and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.
• Assists residents with or performs activities of daily living for residents in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures.
• Assists residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
• Delivers nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and assists as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.
• Assists with weighing residents according to facility policy and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists with tracking the condition of the resident’s skin. Reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown, or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.
• Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified task was done. Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor.
• Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e., resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).
• Reports change in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Always follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or the compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and training. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work‑related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Attends care‑plan meetings of assigned residents.
• Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
• Accept certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require. Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.
• Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family, and staff.
• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status for various infectious diseases.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergencies.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors, or personnel.
• Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.
• Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with people of all ages and cultures.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care.
• Ability to lift, move, push, or pull a minimum of 35 pounds.
• May work beyond assigned working hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility’s compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance. Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Other tasks not listed here may be assigned if the tasks are similar or related to the essential duties of the position. Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed on the long-term care industry by various governmental agencies. This job description will be reviewed and/or revised annually and as needed.

Individual performance will be evaluated using the following scale:

• Unsatisfactory:Achieves results that are far less than the standards identified for the performance factors rated.
• Needs Improvement:Achieves results that are less than the standards identified for the performance factors rated. Exhibits the potential to become a competent performer. May be new to the job or needs skill development.
• Meets Standards:Achieves results that meet the standards identified for the performance factors rated. This rating is the expected level of performance.
• Exceeds Standards:Achieves results that usually exceed the standards identified for the performance factors rated.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy ofPine Villageto provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [include name and/or department, telephone, and e‑mail address].

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.