Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Health Systems; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 40,116,000 - 48,712,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Job summary

JOPLIN GARDENS in Joplin, Missouri is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our care team. The CNA will assist residents with daily living activities, hygiene, feeding, and mobility, while reporting health changes to supervising staff.

The role requires a current CNA certification, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team and follow facility policies.

Qualifications

• Current and valid CNA certification.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities.
• Keen attention to detail.
• In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations.
• Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for several medical conditions.
• Physical strength and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities, including delivering meals, turning and ambulating residents and providing fluids and nourishment.
• Help residents with personal hygiene.
• Observe residents and report health issues to the supervising nurse.
• Document resident food and fluid intake.
• Assist residents with feeding and serving nutritional supplements.
• Make residents' beds and keep living areas clean and tidy.
• Transport residents within the facility.
• Assist nurses and other staff as needed.
• Adhere to professional standards and facility policies and procedures.
• Abide by federal, state and local requirements and standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of all residents and facility data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Problem-solving

Patient care knowledge

Observation of health changes

Education

CNA certification

Job description

JOPLIN GARDENS, located in Joplin, Missouri is currently seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our team.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Residents with daily living activities, to include, delivering meals, turning and ambulating residents and providing plenty of fluids and nourishment meals throughout scheduled shift
• Help Residents with personal hygiene
• Observe Residents and report any health issues to the supervising nurse
• Document Resident food and fluid intake
• Assist Residents with feeding and serving nutritional supplements
• Making the Resident's beds and keeping their living areas clean and tidy
• Transport Residents within the facility
• Assist nurses and other staff as needed
• Adhere to professional standards and follow all facility policies and procedures
• Abide by all federal, state and local requirements and standards
• Maintain the confidentiality of all Residents and Facility data

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Qualifications and Skills:

• Current and Valid CNA certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Good collaboration and teamwork skills
• Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities
• Keen attention to detail
• In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations
• Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for several medical conditions
• Physical strength and stamina

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement