Certified Nursing Assistant

Jobs via Dice; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential personal care to residents. In this role, you will deliver safe and efficient care, assist with daily activities, and ensure the well-being of residents. This position requires a compassionate individual who can communicate effectively and follow nursing protocols. Join a supportive team where your contributions make a significant difference in the lives of those you care for, all within a controlled and professional environment. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Nurse Aide within 120 days of employment.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and provide basic nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to residents, including bathing and feeding.
• Documents care provided and adheres to residents' rights.
• Assists with vital signs and resident transportation.

Skills

Basic Nursing Care

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control Standards

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

Certified Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

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Title/Role:

IN-IVH-CNA, days

Worksite Address:

3851 North River Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Work Arrangement:

Onsite

Short Description:

IN-IVH-CNA, 12.5H days

Complete Description:

Purpose of Position/Summary:

Incumbent works as a Certified Nurse Aide. Performs all aspects of basic nursing care, within the scope of the Certified Nurse Aide training rules, with moderate supervision. Reports to the unit manager, but also takes directives from the charge nurse (either RN or LPN) on the unit.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents as directed on aide assignment; care may include bathing, showering, positioning, feeding, transferring, toileting, nail care, hair care, range of motion;
• Uses recommended safety devices and follows infection control standards;
• Documents care provided;
• Answers call lights and residents' requests for assistance;
• Adheres to all residents' rights;
• Assists with orientation of new employees on the unit;
• Takes vital signs;
• Participates in resident care planning and reports unusual behaviors or signs;
• Assists with resident transportation to and from in-facility and out-of-facility appointments;
• Puts residents' clean clothing away and updates inventory records;
• Cleans assigned areas and resident equipment/supplies on the unit;
• Mentors and trains new staff/students.

Nonessential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides 1:1 staffing if needed;
• Assists with resident activities on and off the unit;
• Responds to codes and assists as needed;
• Provides post-mortem care;
• Other related duties.

Job Requirements:

• Must be certified as a Nurse Aide within 120 days of employment; must maintain CNA and first aid certification.
• Ability to understand and communicate with residents and understand and complete nursing forms;
• Ability to follow verbal instructions;
• Ability to provide basic nursing care practices;
• Ability to use medical equipment within scope of certification;
• Ability to provide safe, efficient resident care, following all applicable policies and HIPAA rules;
• Must attend and complete all required in-service training; ability to prioritize workload; flexibility;
• Ability to recognize basic changes in a resident's condition and report to the nurse.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

No supervisory responsibility; reports to Nursing Unit Manager.

Difficulty of Work:

Work involves standardized procedures and tasks requiring the practical application of basic nursing procedures, routines, and techniques.

Responsibility:

May not deviate from standard practices, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Receives general and sometimes detailed instructions from supervisor.

Personal Work Relationships:

Works with residents, professional and non-professional staff, residents' families, visitors, volunteers, and staff from other facilities (when assisting with outside appointments).

Physical Effort:

Must be able to walk and stand for long periods; bend, stoop, twist, reach above shoulders, push/pull; assist with lifting and transferring residents from 100 to 500+ pounds, using a gait belt or mechanical device.

Working Conditions:

Work is generally on a nursing care unit in a controlled environment; may include transport vehicles; exposure to body fluids, cleaning chemicals, and potentially violent residents.