Certified Nursing Assistant - SNF- Douglas

Rocky Mountain Care Group; Douglas (WY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for training and skills development

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Care Group is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential care to patients in Douglas, Wyoming. The role requires a nurse assistant in good standing and involves various supportive tasks, aiding residents with daily activities and maintaining accurate documentation.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, relevant certifications, and a team-oriented mindset. Join us to make a positive impact on our patients' lives.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a CNA in a skilled nursing or assisted living facility is preferred.
• No disciplinary action in effect against certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned patients.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the nurse and supervisor.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing

Current CPR/BLS certification

Ability to read and understand English

Teamwork skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: Douglas, WY 82633

Category: Health Care

Job Classification: Non‑exempt, Hourly

Department

Clinical

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Director of Nursing, Unit Manager, CNA Coordinator, Resident Care Coordinator, or Director of Clinical Services

Position Purpose

Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned patients in accordance with care plans, facility policies and procedures and at the direction of supervisor(s).

Required Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state (preferred, not required).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Current Food Handler Permit (when applicable).
• No disciplinary action in effect against certification.
• At least one year of experience as a CNA in a skilled nursing or assisted living facility is preferred, not required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides supportive services to nurse, medication technician and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.
• Assists resident with or performs activities of daily living in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures.
• Assists resident with lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set‑up and clean‑up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
• Delivers nutritional supplements to patients at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.
• Assists with weighing patients and records weight in designated locations; reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.
• Tracks condition of the resident’s skin; reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.
• Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified task was done; documents resident progress as directed by supervisor.
• Communicates factors that interfere with performing work as assigned, such as resident refusal or reassignment.
• Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treats all patients with dignity and respect and promotes and protects all patients’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect patients and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Reports allegations of abuse, neglect or mistreatment to supervisor or administrator.
• Reports exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials or hazardous chemicals per facility policy.
• Participates in life safety and emergency drills and trainings; fulfills responsibilities during activation of emergency plan.
• Reports work‑related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows infection control policies and procedures.
• Completes all assigned training and skills competency as condition of employment.
• Attends care‑plan meetings of assigned patients.
• Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed.
• Accepts CNA assignments as staffing needs require; performs CNA duties in accordance with policies.
• Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care.

Personal Skills and Physical Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Supportive team member with strong teamwork skills.
• Independent decision‑making when warranted.
• Tactful communication with staff, patients, families, visitors, agencies and public.
• Patience and professionalism dealing with difficult persons.
• Ability to relays information about resident condition.
• No threat to health and safety of others.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Meets general health requirements per facility policy.
• Willing to work beyond normal hours, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Ability to assist in evacuation during emergencies.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift overhead, lift or push/pull a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Will work beyond assigned hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Basic computer skills for electronic medical records.
• Positive interpersonal skills with all ages and cultures.

Compliance and Performance Expectations

Agreement to abide by all facility standards, policies and procedures, including the compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating performance. Violations, including failure to report violations, may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rocky Mountain Care will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship.