Transportation Driver, CNA- PT/PRN

Recover-Care; Garnett (KS); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Job summary

Recover-Care in Garnett, KS is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to work under the supervision of a licensed nurse and deliver compassionate, safety‑focused bedside care.

You will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, support mobility, document care, and participate in care planning to improve patient comfort and outcomes. This role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and responsiveness to patient and family needs.

Qualifications

• Assists patient with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Obtains and records vital signs and weights.
• Assists with ambulation and transfers.
• Positions patients correctly in bed and chair.
• Feeds or assists with meals as per care plan.
• Maintains confidentiality of PHI and follows safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs care per plan and coordinates with the licensed nurse.
• Transfers patients and assists with mobilization as needed.
• Notifies nursing staff of changes in patient condition.
• Documents care, intake/output, and observations.
• Promotes a safe, respectful, team-oriented care environment.

Skills

ADL assistance

Vital signs

Patient safety

Mobility assistance

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction.He/she will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her Certification.The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 1. Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort.Patient care includes, but is not limited to:
• 1.1. Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL);
• 1.2. Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy;
• 1.3. Assists patients with ambulation and transfers;
• 1.4. Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed;
• 1.5. Applies adaptive equipment as ordered;
• 1.6. Cares for personal belongings;
• 1.7. Assists physician and/or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed;
• 2. Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds;
• 3. Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested;
• 4. Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area;
• 5. Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing;
• 6. Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan;
• 7. Performs skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation;
• 8. Applies simple clean dressings, slings, stockings, and support bandages, under direction of the licensed nurse, as permitted by state regulation;
• 9. Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan;
• 10. Records patient's oral intake and output;
• 11. Uses Point Click Care (PCC –POC) according to the Business Processes, if applicable;
• 12. Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents;
• 13. Uses Standard precautions when caring for all patients. Adheres to Contact and/or Droplet Precautions as indicated;
• 14. Participates in the orientation of new nursing assistants;
• 15. Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and/or supervisor;
• 16. Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area;
• 17. Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, cleans utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas, as assigned;
• 18. Cleans patient equipment as assigned;
• 19. Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed, and assists with postmortem care;
• 20. Assists with patient discharge as requested;
• 21. Assists with the orientation of newly hired CNAs;
• 22. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
• 23. Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s choices and preferences;
• 24. Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;
• 25. Participates in quality improvement activities as requested;
• 26. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;
• 27. Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients;
• 28. Performs other duties as requested.