Compassionate Resident Care Specialist

Kelly-House-of-Topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant at Kelly-House-of-Topeka provides direct and indirect resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The role supports daily living activities, documentation, and adherence to safety and privacy standards.

You will assist with bathing, grooming, mobility, meals, and activity participation, while maintaining dignity and confidentiality for residents and families. This is an on-site position in Topeka, Kansas.

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 English.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Unit Manager. Treat residents, family members, visitors and team members with dignity and respect.
• 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 communication

Education

CNA certification

Job description

The Certified Nursing Assistant at Kelly-House-of-Topeka provides direct and indirect resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The role supports daily living activities, documentation, and adherence to safety and privacy standards.

You will assist with bathing, grooming, mobility, meals, and activity participation, while maintaining dignity and confidentiality for residents and families. This is an on-site position in Topeka, Kansas.