CMA- Pleasant Hills (Night Shift Part-Time)

Pleasant View Home; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Pleasant Hills in Hutchinson, KS is seeking a CMA for night shift, part-time work. You will provide basic resident care following care plans, document observations, and assist with admissions and daily activities.

The role requires active CNA and Medication Aide certifications, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work with ill or elderly residents with empathy. Training will cover safety and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification is required.
• Active Medication Aide certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care per comprehensive care plans and assist with personal nursing tasks.
• Report changes in resident condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Record intake/output and monitor vital signs; observe for skin issues.
• Assist with admitting, transferring and discharging residents.
• Administer prescribed medications after preparation and under supervision.

Skills

Documentation

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient care

Communication

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Medication Aide Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

# CMA- Pleasant Hills (Night Shift Part-Time)Pleasant Hills - Hutchinson, KS 67502## Description**Physical, Emotional and Interpersonal Requirements:**The employee must be able to:* Be at least 18 years of age.* Clearly speak and write the English language* See, hear or use prosthetic devices to enable use of the senses adequately.* Sit, stand, bend, stoop, and move for extended periods of time.* Use hands and fingers to operate equipment.* Lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 20 pounds* Maintain good general health and demonstrate emotional stability* Relate to, communicate and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and, possibly hostile people within the facility.* Deal with frequent interruptions and some stressful situations.* Assist in evacuation of elders during emergency situations.* Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.* Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.* Work harmoniously with other personnel.* Have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.**Essential Functions (with or without reasonable accommodations):**The following job functions have been determined as essential to the position of CMA at Pleasant View Home. Provide assistance to residents based on evidence-based best practice per each resident’s comprehensive care plan that is not considered direct hands on medical care, such as:* Report changes in the resident’s condition to the Charge Nurse.* Report accidents and incidents when they occur.* Assist with admitting, transferring and discharging residents.* Assist residents with personal nursing care functions.* Record, document and report intake and output on residents.* Answer resident call lights promptly.* Measure and record vital signs, such as temperatures, pulse, respirations, weight, height, anatomical dimension/circumference, etc.* Observe, monitor, and report symptoms of potential skin breakdown and/or decubitus ulcers and intervene with appropriate skin care as instructed.* Provide treatment or care of catheter, ostomy, and other elimination devices as procedurally appropriate.* Assist with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc.* Attend and participate in orientation programs, ongoing training and educational classes.* Follow established universal precautions and isolation procedures.* Administers and documents regularly prescribed medications after personally preparing those medications.* Observes and reports side effect of medication to the Charge Nurse and/or Unit Nurse Supervisor.* If a PRN medication has been ordered, it may be administered after authorization by a licensed nurse.**Marginally Essential Functions*** Document observed data on flow sheets, notes and charts in an informative and descriptive manner.* Introduce newly admitted or newly transferred residents to other residents and to co-workers as appropriate.* Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs.* Assist with caring for resident’s eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses, etc.* Assist and direct visitors as appropriate.* Perform other related duties as assigned.## Qualifications**Education Required:*** High school diploma or equivalent.* Active certification as a nursing assistant.* Active certification as a medication aide.**Experience Preferred:**The facility prefers Certified Nurse Aide to have six (6) months experience working in a nursing home, hospital, home health agency, or other health care facility.