Compassionate Resident Care Assistant

Midwest Health, Inc.; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Health, Inc. is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

The role involves assisting with daily living activities, documenting care, and ensuring dignified, respectful treatment of residents. Responsibilities include following facility policies, reporting issues promptly, and assisting with admissions, meals, mobility, and post-mortem care as required.

Qualifications

• Must have 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.
• Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by State regulations and Company policy.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Community'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 immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Unit Manager.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family members.
• Must develop and maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and other departments.
• 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 ear, eye, facial, hair, and nail care.
• Keep resident's dry - changing clothing and linen when it becomes soiled or wet.
• Make beds, changing linens when needed and per 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 appointments, activity, and social programs.
• 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 when assisting residents.
• Perform and document resident temperature, pulse, respirations (TPR), weight, and height measurements. Answer resident call lights promptly.
• Report and, when appropriate, 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 as required.
• Distribute 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.
• Bag soiled linens in appropriate bags, linen bins and trash cans.
• Complete required documentation of care and services as they are provided.
• Give report to on coming shift per Community policy.

Skills

CNA certification

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Compassionate care

Education

CNA certification program

Job description

Midwest Health, Inc. is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

The role involves assisting with daily living activities, documenting care, and ensuring dignified, respectful treatment of residents. Responsibilities include following facility policies, reporting issues promptly, and assisting with admissions, meals, mobility, and post-mortem care as required.