Rehabilitation CNA

St. Joseph Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Bereavement leave and FMLA

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center seeks a Rehabilitation CNA in Kansas City, MO to assist patients in their recovery process following surgery, injury, or illness. This full-time role requires a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate and involves working closely with healthcare professionals to enhance patient mobility and independence.

Key responsibilities include helping patients with daily living activities, supporting rehabilitation exercises, and monitoring patient conditions. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Possess current CNA certificate upon hire.
• Current BLS required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Support mobility and rehabilitation exercises.
• Monitor and report changes in conditions.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Assist with positioning and transferring patients.
• Encourage patient participation in rehabilitation.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Current BLS (AHA)

Current Behavioral Violence Prevention certificate

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Rehabilitation CNA, also referred to as a Rehab Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Rehab CNA. The Rehab CNA works with patients in the recovery process who are undergoing rehabilitation after surgery, injury, or illness. The Rehab CNA works closely with other healthcare professionals and provides hands-on support to help patients regain their strength, mobility, and independence. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full time

Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm (12-hour shifts)

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding while promoting dignity and independence
• Support mobility and rehabilitation exercises under therapist guidance to improve strength, balance, and coordination safely
• Monitor and promptly report changes in patients’ physical and emotional conditions to nursing staff for timely intervention
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment by organizing patient areas and removing hazards to prevent injury and infection
• Assist with positioning and transferring patients using safe techniques to prevent pressure ulcers and promote circulation
• Encourage and motivate patients to actively participate in their rehabilitation programs by providing emotional support and positive reinforcement

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• A current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.
• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current
• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintained

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possesses knowledge of medical terminology

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare.

Employment Status
Full Time

Shift
Days

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