Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | 8 Hours per Week | Klein Center
About The Position
Provides basic resident care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Uses a resident-centered approach to provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living. The CNA/Universal Worker provides routine daily nursing care and other desired services in accordance with each resident’s assessment, choices, and care plan, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, to maintain the highest degree of care quality. The role includes responding to call lights and residents’ needs in a timely manner, and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. The position is scheduled for 8 hours per week, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., every other weekend only, in the River/Madison Households at Klein Center. Minimum hiring wage is $18.89 per hour.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant listing on the Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry, required upon hire.
- Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter certification through the Iowa Department of Human Services, required within 180 days.
- Emergency First Responder Choking (EFRC), required within 90 days of hire and renewed every two years.
- Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including assessing needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating satisfaction.
- Knowledge of human behavior, individual differences, learning, and motivation.
- Awareness of others’ reactions and the ability to understand why they react as they do.
- Active listening skills, including giving full attention, understanding others’ points, asking questions appropriately, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
- Ability to identify details at close range and recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
- Ability to listen to and understand spoken information.
- Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
- Knowledge of care information and procedures, relevant equipment, and safety policies and procedures.
- Conflict resolution, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Knowledge of patient rights and laws related to those rights, such as HIPAA.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the medical field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic resident care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living using a resident-centered approach.
- Deliver routine daily nursing care and other desired services in accordance with residents’ assessments, choices, and care plans.
- Answer call lights and attend to residents’ needs in a timely manner.
- Provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and coworkers.
- Monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement or corrective action.
- Use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.
- Promote safety and security in the provision of care.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Matching retirement programs
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee discounts, including car rental and cell-phone plans
- Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D coverage
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted cafeteria meals
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Service Recognition program
- Voluntary plans including life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
