Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant - Resident Care

Midwest Health Inc; Lansing (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Health Inc in Lansing, KS seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will follow facility policies, assist with daily living activities, monitor residents, report changes, and help with admission/discharge, meals, and mobility.

The role requires a valid CNA certification, good communication, and ability to work flexible hours; training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CNA certification in good standing with the State.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends/holidays when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety and corporate policies and procedures.
• Comply with the nursing department’s policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of resident property, and social media violations immediately to the Administrator or supervisor.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Must develop and maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and other departments.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled. Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Report any complaints/grievances made by residents to the Grievance Officer or per policy.
• Assist in admission and discharge of resident.
• Assist residents in daily oral care.
• Assist residents in bathing functions (bed bath, tub, or shower).
• Assist residents in overall grooming.
• Keep residents dry – changing clothing and linen when it becomes soiled or wet.
• Make beds, changing linens when needed and as scheduled.
• Assist residents in bowel and bladder functions.
• Collect specimens (urine, sputum, stools, etc.).
• Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
• Assist in transporting residents to/from meals, appointments, activity, and social programs both inside and outside the facility. Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assist residents in ambulation and mobility.
• Proper use of gait belts.
• Perform and document resident blood pressure, oxygen, temperature, pulse, respirations (TPR), weight, and height measurements. Answer resident call lights promptly.
• Report and document any change observed in a resident’s condition or behavior to the Charge Nurse. Prepare residents for meals, serve and remove trays, and assist in feeding and providing fluids, as required. Distribute ice, drinking water, other fluids and nourishments to residents.
• Assist in the care of dying residents.
• Provide post-mortem care.
• Check assigned residents routinely to ensure personal care needs are being met.
• Organize and straighten resident rooms daily and as needed.
• Bag soiled linens and trash in appropriate bags, linen bins and trash cans.
• Complete required documentation of care and services as they are provided.
• Give report to oncoming shift per facility policy.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Job description

Midwest Health Inc in Lansing, KS seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will follow facility policies, assist with daily living activities, monitor residents, report changes, and help with admission/discharge, meals, and mobility.

The role requires a valid CNA certification, good communication, and ability to work flexible hours; training and support are provided.