Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNAII)|MCK Nursing Home (PRN)

Avera Health • Sioux Falls, SD

39d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, provides direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility which meets their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and enhance their highest level of independent function.

Requirements

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board Active cetification in the state of practice within 120 Days and
• Medication Aide - Licensing Board Active certification in the state of practice within 120 Days
• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years Related experience or training

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.
• Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.
• Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.
• Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.
• Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.
• Participates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families.
• Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy. Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.
• Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.
• Mentors new employees and assists with their orientation. Serves as a lead example to help enforce Avera's CARE standards with co-workers

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees