Certified Nursing Assistant III

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

23d•$22 - $29•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. Lead/Mentor other CNA staff as directed by leadership.

Requirements

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.
High School or GED Equivalent
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board Active certification in the state of practice Upon Hire
Medication Aide - Licensing Board Active certification in the state of practice Upon Hire
Minimum Age Requirements 18

Nice To Haves

1-3 years nursing assistant experience

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 weights and documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.
Performs simple treatments such as foot soaks, application for TE Hose, etc.
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.
Participates and provides input for initial and on-going assessments and care conferences.
Maintain open communications with all departments.
Participates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support of families.
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.
Assists coordinator and supply personnel with ordering and stocking supplies for the unit.
Active participation in QAPI projects.
Assists in identifying opportunities and solutions.
Mentors new employees and assists with their orientation.
Serves as a lead example to help enforce Avera’s CARE standards with co-workers.
Provides consistent/concise feedback to enhance new employee orientation.