Transportation Certified Nursing Assistant

Emerald Healthcare; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO Plan

Job summary

Emerald Nursing and Rehab Columbus in Columbus, NE is seeking a compassionate Transportation Certified Nursing Assistant to join our post-acute team. You will provide direct resident care under licensed staff supervision and transport residents to appointments as scheduled, while promoting a respectful, safe, and healing environment.

The ideal candidate holds an active CNA license, commits to ongoing in-service education, and maintains resident confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license in good standing with the state.
• Must maintain current CNA certification throughout employment.
• Must complete 12 hours of in-service education annually as required.
• Must maintain confidentiality of patient and company information.
• Must relate professionally with residents, families and other employees at all levels.
• Must maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care under supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Transport residents to appointments as scheduled.
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and positioning.
• Prepare residents for meals and assist with eating as needed.
• Maintain residents' rooms in neat, orderly condition and ensure correct diet.
• Support residents' participation in activity programs and respond to needs and concerns.
• Ensure residents' rights are honored and assist per care plan.
• Contribute data for MDS and plan of care.

Skills

Active CNA certification

Excellent communication

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Confidentiality awareness

Job description

At Emerald Nursing and Rehab Columbus, we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of rehabilitation and skilled nursing in a post-acute setting. Our team of highly trained professionals is comprised of passionate individuals who have dedicated their lives to caring for others. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Transportation Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team! As a Transportation Aide, you will provide direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and transport residents to appointments as scheduled. You will also assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Responsibilities

• Clear driving record
• Willingness to transport as needed
• Flexible hours
• Properly use and maintain facility equipment
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, and positioning in and out of bed, chair, etc.
• Prepare residents for meals and snacks
• Assist residents in eating where needed and record food intake
• Maintain residents' rooms in neat, orderly and clutter-free manner
• Ensure residents are given correct diet
• Support residents' participation in activity programs
• Directly respond to needs and concerns of residents and family members
• Ensure residents' rights are being honored at all times
• Provide resident care as directed by care plan
• Ensure residents' comfort while assisting them in achieving their highest practicable level of functioning
• Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care
• Other responsibilities, within scope, as set forth by DON/ADON

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nurse Aide in good standing with the state
• Must maintain a current certification in the state throughout employment
• Must achieve 12 hours of in-service education annually as required by federal regulations (as well as meet state requirements, if exceeds federal)
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with residents, families and other employees at all levels
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO Plan