Certified Nurse Assistant

Arista Recovery; Paola (KS); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Arista Recovery is seeking a compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant and CMA to provide supportive care in a medical detox and residential setting in Kansas. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and collaborate with licensed nurses to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include medication dispensing under supervision, reporting clinical changes, and maintaining a clean, respectful environment. Must hold CNA and CMA certifications and BLS.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a current CNA and CMA certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Aufgaben

• Respond to call lights and determine client needs.
• Assist with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
• Assist with range of motion exercises and transfers as needed.
• Record vital signs and intake/output as directed.
• Communicate clinical changes to the nursing team.
• Maintain warm, calm, and safe environment for residents.
• Observe and report any adverse patient events promptly.
• Administer medications under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Observe for drug reactions and document accordingly.
• Perform duties safely, ethically, and with client respect.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification

CMA certification

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

Provide supportive care in a medical detox and residential environment. Serving as a medication aide upon passing a certification test in Kansas. Collaborate with a passionate, dedicated team to ensure patients receive optimal nursing care at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer call lights and bells to determine client needs
• Assist clients with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care
• Assist clients with a range of motion exercises
• The movement to and from the bed as needed
• Obtain and record vital signs and intake and output as directed
• Communicate to the nursing team changes in clients’ clinical condition
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, and personal interest, as well as a calm environment
• Demonstrate pride in the organization by keeping areas clean and safe
• Act decisively and quickly in emergencies
• Demonstrate ongoing responsibility and commitment through good attendance
• Performs duties in an ethical, legal, and caring manner
• Performs duties safely and effectively to ensure client comfort and welfare
• Respects client rights
• Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare
• Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
• Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently
• Dispense oral, inhalation, and topical medications to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
• Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.
• Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculating medication dosages, and stocking the medication cart.
• Recording medication administration according to agency procedure
• Perform other tasks/duties as assigned

Required License(s)/Certification(s):

• Certified Nurse Assistant by Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Health Occupations Credentialing
• BLS Provider credentialed by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education/Experience/Qualification

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Previous CNA experience preferred but not required
• Must have a current CNA and CMA certification.
• Must have excellent time management skills and be able to work on deadlines
• Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times