Certified Nurses Aide (CNA)

Sunshinemeadows; Buhler (KS); On-site; USD 24,108 - 27,414; Part time

Job summary

A senior care facility in Buhler, KS seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide essential care to residents under the supervision of nursing staff. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, monitoring health conditions, and promoting patient rights. Ideal candidates will possess a CNA certification, exhibit compassion, dependability, and a commitment to elderly care. This role offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $17.50 to $19.90 and an opportunity to make a positive impact in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or equivalent training is required.
• Must demonstrate responsible and moral integrity.
• Dependability and a desire to work with elderly residents are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel in providing non-professional nursing care.
• Document vital signs and resident condition changes promptly.
• Promote resident rights and quality of life.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

CNA certificate or 40 hour checklist

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Buhler, KS 67522

Salary Range: $17.50 - $19.90 Hourly

Position Summary

Assists nursing personnel in providing non-professional nursing care and simple technical nursing services under the direction and supervision of an RN, LPN or CMA.

Performance Standards

• 1. Follows established performance standards and implements facility P & P
• 2. Implements the resident Bill of Rights
• 3. Attends facility education inservices / staff meetings
• 4. Assumes responsibility for compliance with federal, state and facility regulations
• 5. Documents I & O, Meal intakes, BM’s, behaviors, ADL’s, position changes, weights and vital signs accurately and timely.
• 6. Reports changes in resident condition to charge nurse immediately

Functions

• 1. See CNA Job Procedures for all shifts
• 2. Attends report daily.
• 3. Conducts rounds on residents every 2 hours and notes any changes to charge nurse.
• 4. Answers call lights of residents within 5 minutes, answering emergency call lights first.
• 5. Performs care according to CNA Job Procedures
• 6. Offers fluids throughout day to residents
• 7. Responsible to see all residents get to meals on time.
• 8. Promotes good body alignment for the resident
• 9. Monitors environment for possible safety hazards
• 10. Transfers residents to and from activities, meals, beauty shop, etc.
• 11. Assists residents with toileting as per care plan direction
• 12. Follows resident care plan for all aspects of care
• 13. Gives recommendations to optimize resident safety
• 14. Gives recommendations to improve resident quality of life
• 15. Prevents, protects and reports abuse, neglect and /or exploitation
• 16. Assists with restorative and rehabilitative care
• 17. Promotes and respects resident rights
• 18. Answers telephone appropriately
• 19. Runs errands as directed by the charge nurse, DON, ADON or Care Coordinator
• 20. Charts required information as indicated under Performance Standards
• 21. Checks restraints according to policy
• 22. Measures, records and reports to charge nurse the vital signs
• 23. Collect specimens such as UA’s, BM’s
• 24. Empty’s catheters and measures
• 25. Empty, rinse and make sure commodes are kept clean
• 26. Practices correct infection control measures and isolation techniques
• 27. Keeps temperature of resident room between 68 - 72 F.
• 28. Provides appropriate music / activities to residents
• 29. Notifies maintenance of any equipment repairs, lights out, safety hazards requests of residents
• 30. Notifies Social Services of any resident needs, requests
• 31. Notifies Care Coordinator of any care concerns / issues
• 32. Notifies Corporate Compliance Officer of any concerns.
• 33. Controls odors by taking out trash immediately, toileting / changing soiled residents immediately, flushing toilets, washing out commodes, good hygiene for self and resident, airing rooms out appropriately, spray disinfectants appropriately
• 34. Follows Employee handbook
• 35. Performs other duties as directed by supervisors

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds
• Breaks: one 15 minute break and one 30 minute lunch break during the 8 hour shift
• Well lighted, well-ventilated halls and rooms
• Stands, sits, walks throughout the workday.
• Subject to frequent interruptions
• Works up to 8 hours a day under hourly wage and is expected to work beyond normal working hours when necessary.

HIPAA

• Employee will access, use, and disclose protected electronic and other resident health information* only as authorized in this job description or as authorized by your supervisor.
• Employee will conduct any oral discussion of resident protected health information* with other staff or with residents and family members in a confidential manner and/or setting.
• Employee will report suspected violations by any person obligated to safeguard resident protected electronic or other health information to your supervisor or security officer immediately.

Qualifications

• On the job training
• CNA certificate or 40 hour checklist
• Responsible, moral integrity
• Dependable
• Patient, honest, polite and a desire to work with the aged.