Certified Nursing Assistant/UMA - Full Time Overnights

United Living Community • Brookings, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNA/RSC/UMA provides direct care for the resident and is responsible for carrying out the needs of the resident according to the comprehensive assessment and analysis of the care plan. In collaboration with the Charge Nurse and other team members, the CNA/RSC/UMA will assure the resident's cares are being met along with other daily needs such as activities, therapies, laundry, passing medications, and maintaining the cleanliness of the resident and their room. The CNA/RSC/UMA works under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse to assist with nursing care as directed by the nurse and resident care plan. The CNA/RSC/UMA, in collaboration with all facility team members, will ensure families, residents, and other team members are educated on the residents' needs. The CNA/RSC/UMA assists each resident to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition. Their functions include personal hygiene, cleaning, comfort, medications, and safety measures, assisting with activities, and simple nursing procedures outlined in the job responsibilities. The CNA/RSC/UMA has the ability and willingness to follow written and verbal instructions and work under close supervision. Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Requirements

• 16 years of age or older for CNA and RCS.
• GED or High School Diploma for UMA.
• Ability and willingness to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work under close supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Must have covid vaccine or exemption.
• Must either have or be able to obtain CPR within 4 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care for the resident.
• Carries out the needs of the resident according to the comprehensive assessment and analysis of the care plan.
• Assures resident cares and other daily needs are met, including activities, therapies, laundry, and passing medications.
• Maintains cleanliness of the resident and their room.
• Assists with nursing care under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
• Educates families, residents, and team members on residents' needs.
• Assists residents to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition.
• Performs personal hygiene, cleaning, comfort, medication, and safety measures.
• Assists with activities and simple nursing procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED