Scheduler

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Auburn (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC is seeking a CNA-aligned Scheduler to maintain nursing staff schedules, arrange resident appointments, and coordinate transportation to appointments. The role requires CNA certification in Kentucky and ability to perform CNA duties within a resident-care setting.

Responsibilities include direct resident care, daily care plan execution, accurate documentation, and communication with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Must be CNA certified in KY and able to perform CNA duties.
• Prior LTC nursing assistant experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of State Approved Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
• Good standing in the state registry is required.

Responsibilities

• Answer signal lights, bells, or intercom to determine residents' needs and ensure call lights are within reach.
• Provide direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Record and monitor vital signs, intake and output as directed by care plan.
• Assist with transfers, transportation to appointments, and daily nursing needs as outlined by care plan.
• Maintain cleanliness of residents' units, treatment and supply rooms, and equipment.

Skills

CNA certification KY

Communication skills

English literacy

LTC experience

Education

State-approved Nursing Assistant Training

State registry in good standing

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Scheduler is responsible for :

Maintaining the schedules for the nursing staff.

Schedule doctor appointments for residents.

Schedule transportation for residents for their appointments.

Maintain daily staffing census.

Handles staffing needs to ensure coverage.

Must be CNA certified in KY.

Must be able to perform the duties of a CNA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF CNA:

• Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents' needs and ensures call lights are within reach of resident.
• Ensures that residents' who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Gives direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming of residents.
• Explains procedures to residents.
• Assists residents as necessary in their activities of daily living.
• Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions.
• Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs.
• Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., in keeping with specific resident safety needs.
• Provides incontinent care as needed.
• Dresses resident appropriate to the current weather.
• Notifies Supervisor if resident needs clothing.
• Changes bed linens.
• Handles linens according to infection control guidelines.
• Feeds residents requiring help and records meal intake.
• Delivers and documents all snacks and supplements.
• Offers fluids to residents frequently to ensure that residents are hydrated where designated by care plan.
• Reviews and implements daily nursing needs as outlined by resident Care Plan or nurse managers.
• Transports residents or assists residents with mobility needs.
• Turns and repositions bedfast residents, alone or with assistance.
• Takes and records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse rates, respiration rates, height, weight, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
• Monitors resident's activities and reports any irregularities of resident performance to nurse managers.
• Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting and departing to/from work.
• Reports all changes in residents' conditions to supervisor.
• Cleans instruments and equipment and returns to proper area after use.
• Maintains cleanliness of residents units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, and linen closets.
• Provides post-mortem care as instructed.
• Accurately records all care as directed.
• Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.
• Understands and adheres to the guidelines of "Residents Rights".
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate with residents and nursing staff. Ability to speak, read, and write English. Prior experience as LTC nursing assistant preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful completion of State Approved Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Good standing in the state registry is required.