PRN Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant

Cedarhurst Senior Living; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants to join their team in St. Louis. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to patients, ensuring their emotional and physical well-being while working closely with healthcare professionals. You'll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of those facing terminal illnesses, all within a supportive environment that values personal and professional growth. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee development, this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling career while being a true friend to those in need.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Plan with Company Match

On-Demand Wage Access

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification is required.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs independently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN, PT, or OT to fulfill patient care plans.
• Deliver hands-on personal care to assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Collaboration

CPR Certification

Self-Motivation

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification

Basic Life Support/CPR Certification

Tools

Durable Medical Equipment

Job description

Can you be a real, true friend? Is it your nature to be open, listen deeply, know your heart, respond genuinely, and care as only a real friend cares? If so, we want to meet you.

Dover Home Health and Private Duty, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of adults facing terminal illnesses, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Certified Nursing Assistant at our St. Louis location.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our patients daily! You will promote the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of patients and work with the Dover Health teams to strive to reach the ultimate goal, which is to return the patient to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will impact the lives of our patients by

• Working in collaboration with the supervising RN, PT or OT to fulfill the defined patient-specific Aide Plan of Care.
• Collaborating with the care team as an extension of nursing or therapy services to ensure all patient needs are fully addressed.
• Delivering hands-on personal care and supportive services to assist with safe activities of daily living, in accordance with the established Aide Plan of Care, and in compliance with the applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Documenting care provided according to agency policy.
• Using Durable Medical Equipment safely.
• Participating in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participating in professional development and lifelong learning activities.
• Performing other responsibilities as assigned.

To become a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will need

• Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
• Current and valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current liability auto insurance.
• Ability to meet all physical demands of the job, including seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, and regularly lifting/moving up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance.
• Ability to work well with others, take direction from management, and take initiative to ensure patients' needs are met and they are comfortable.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability and goal orientation.

When considering a career with Dover Health, please understand that

• Our core values—Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful, and Approachable—define our expectation that every team member will be a real, true friend to those we serve.
• Dover Health values its team as its greatest asset and provides extensive training along with personal and career development opportunities.
• We promote from within and seek team members eager to grow with us.
• We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with company match (after 1 year).
• Wages are accessible on-demand, allowing you to access your earned wages before payday.
• Our highest priorities are the health and safety of patients, family, and staff. All employment offers are conditioned on background and drug tests, COVID-19 vaccination participation, testing requirements, and PPE use when required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage discussing potential accommodations with us.