Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Meramec Bluffs, PT, Evenings
About The Position
Provides daily supportive and functional care to residents in a compassionate environment, following established community care procedures and the direction of nursing leadership. Works collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on residents as the directors of their own care. The position is part-time and scheduled for evenings at Meramec Bluffs. Pay is $15.00 to $23.30 per hour, with shift differentials available: $1.50 per hour for evenings, $1.00 per hour for nights, and $1.00 per hour for weekends in Illinois and Missouri; differentials may vary in other states. The work area is well-lighted and ventilated and has its own temperature control system, including air conditioning and heat. The role may involve emotionally upset residents or family members and exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and infectious waste or diseases, including AIDS and Hepatitis B, subject to standard precautions. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Requirements
- Current CNA certification in Missouri or Illinois, as applicable.
- For Pennsylvania: enrollment, or eligibility for enrollment within 120 days of completing the training program, on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry; requires successful completion of a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation program or competency evaluation program and enrollment in the PA Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities Nurse Aide Registry.
- Desire to be part of a person-centered care team.
- Ability to communicate with residents.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull 45 pounds.
- Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with direct patient or resident care.
Responsibilities
- Maintain residents’ comfort and provide physical care with activities of daily living within scope of practice; answer call lights and requests; and report resident observations to the nurse.
- Address residents’ personal care and support needs in a timely manner while preserving dignity and encouraging residents to do as much as possible for themselves.
- Observe residents for changing needs and conditions and report relevant information to the nurse.
- Participate in residents’ care and service plans to help improve their lives.
- Assist residents during mealtimes and feed those who need full assistance.
- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with residents and their families, providing compassionate and professional support.
- Support residents’ involvement in decisions about their daily activities and assist them with activities.
- Assist with residents’ therapies and treatments under the direction of licensed staff.
- Document care provided in clinical records.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO sell-back.
- Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
- Education Financial Assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Wellness benefits.
- Pay advances (PayActiv).
- Caregiver support (TCARE).
- Leaves of Absence.
- Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
- Commuter support.
- Part-time employees: Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.
- Full-time or Weekend Option employees: Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
