CNA/QMA

Indianafitnessworks; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianafitnessworks in Columbus, Indiana is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) responsible for assisting residents with daily living activities and performing Qualified Medication Aide duties. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to observe and report changes in health status.

The ideal candidate should be able to administer medications as ordered and must maintain a clean working environment. Join us to make a difference in residents' lives!

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to bend, lift, squat, walk, grasp, and respond to pages and call lights.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report changes in resident's health status.
• Assist with activities of daily living according to plan of care.
• Document all care given and observations.

Skills

Ability to communicate in English

Good judgment in administering medications

Knowledge of drug references

Ability to follow infection control procedures

Job description

CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA Duties Include:

• Observe and report any changes in resident's health status to Charge Nurse
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care) according to plan of care
• Document all care given and observations made while giving care
• Bath, shave, trim, shampoo and comb hair for residents as instructed
• Assist residents to and from chairs and into and out of bed, always using good body mechanics
• Change positions of bedfast residents
• Observe all infection control procedures as instructed
• Meal Service
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to bend, lift, squat, walk, grasp, and respond to pages and call lights

QMA- Qualified Medication Aide duties include:

• Use of good judgment in administering medications as ordered by the physician.
• Display ability in observing and reporting drug reactions commonly suffered by residents.
• Demonstrate knowledge in using the appropriate drug references.
• Display an awareness of cleanliness and proper maintenance of all medication carts/rooms and maintain a clean working environment.
• Direct nursing assistants if applicable.
• Perform other duties as described in the nursing assistant job description.
• Attend required in-services.
• Be alert to and safeguard the welfare of the residents.
• Foster good relationships between employees, residents, families and physicians.
• Every call light and alarm is yours to answer promptly and courteously. Consider each light an emergency until answered.
• Clean working areas and utility rooms. Clean and store equipment properly and as scheduled.
• Report and document any accident or incident involving a resident, employee or visitor immediately to your supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or designee.