Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- PRN

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team in Shawnee, KS, as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). In this rewarding role, you will provide essential nursing care to residents, ensuring their comfort and dignity. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily hygiene, preparing residents for activities and appointments, and maintaining a professional demeanor. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of residents while working in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for patient care and a cheerful disposition, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

401K

Annual evaluations

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee appreciation events

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must have certification as a certified nursing assistant (CNA).
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine nursing care and assist residents with hygiene.
• Transport residents to therapy and activities as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Infection Control Procedures

Documentation Skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Tools

Electronic Documentation Systems

Job description

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN SHAWNEE, KS- PRN POOL

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

As a certified nursing assistant (CNA), you are responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have certification as a certified nursing assistant (CNA).
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Certified nursing assistant (CNA) will prepare residents for therapy, activities, physician visits, religious services, etc., to include transporting residents to/from such activities.
• Answer residents’ call lights promptly.
• Attend in-service educational programs, on-the-job training programs, and meetings as directed.
• Assist residents with proper hygiene.
• Bathe residents as assigned and in accordance with established facility procedures (encourage showers and other self-help measures/activities).
• Follow infection control procedures in accordance with established facility policy when isolation techniques are necessary.
• Chart required information every shift pertaining to the role of the certified nursing assistant (CNA).
• Presents a professional image to consumers through dress, behavior, and speech.
• Adheres to Company Standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.

BENEFITS

• 401K
• Annual evaluations
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Electronic documentation
• Employee appreciation events
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance