Assisted Living CNA

Harbour Village•Ames, IA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Green Hills is actively looking for a hospitality-minded Resident Aide, to join our growing team! Resident Aides assist with the personal care of tenants/residents and administration of medications under the delegation of a registered nurse; provides care as assigned by the charge nurse and does appropriate documentation on each tenant/resident to create a flow of continuing care; follows safety procedures and keeps the charge nurse informed of all relevant resident information through close observation. CNAs working in Assisted Living, are referred to as Resident Aides. They assist residents with daily activities, such as bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, and medication management. They also provide assistance with laundry, housekeeping, and more.

Requirements

Are 18 years old for eligibility to complete the Medication Manager course within 30 days of hire.
Have obtained your CNA licensure, according to Department of Inspections and Appeals guidelines.
Maintain a valid registration with the Direct Care Worker Registry in Iowa.
Can assist residents in case of an emergency, including during evacuation procedures.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Can pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Accurately document nursing care after assisting a resident, in accordance with community and regulatory standards.
Timely report any changes in resident condition to the RN/LPN on duty.
Perform and chart Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in accordance with each resident’s nursing care plan.
Administer medication under direction of the RN/LPN on duty.
Treat each resident as an individual and address them respectfully.
Assist residents with nutrition and hydration, monitoring food and fluid intake as well as physically assisting with dining as needed.
Ensure resident rooms are kept clean and organized.
Exhibit the highest degree of commitment to Person-Directed Care philosophy.