Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - No Weekends

John Knox Village•Lee's Summit, MO

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct care to residents or customers and follows established facility and department policies and procedures. The role supports the Village’s mission, values, and service and hospitality (PRIDE) expectations, and completes training hours required by policy. The schedule is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The position is full-time and benefit-eligible. External applicants only. The CNA assists with activities of daily living and other duties within their scope of practice, monitors and documents vital signs and resident weights, and helps ensure residents are clean, dry, comfortable, and assisted with eating as needed. The role communicates resident information to a supervising nurse or manager, completes required care documentation, and may perform housekeeping, food service, custodial, and wheelchair escort duties. The CNA participates in case conferences, follows policies and safety requirements, and maintains appropriate workplace conduct. The associate works under the supervision of the on-duty or on-call nurse or designated Manager and provides no supervision. Working conditions may include exposure to infectious diseases, temperature changes, outdoor elements, and individuals with challenged mental capacities. The associate may need to drive between locations and may be asked to assist other departments in a declared emergency. A post-offer background check and health screening are required. The workplace is nicotine-free and drug-free.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or a combination of education, training, and/or experience typically acquired through a course of study leading to one.
Missouri CNA certification if working in Missouri; Kansas CNA and Home Health aide certification if working in Kansas.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write simple sentences, paragraphs, and correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other associates.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including operations with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few typical variations in routine, standard situations.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and continuous standing and walking.
Ability to work around infectious diseases and individuals with challenged mental capacities.
Ability to drive between locations if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and assist residents or customers with activities of daily living and other duties within scope of practice.
Check and record temperatures, pulses, respirations, and blood pressures accurately and on time; weigh residents or customers and record weights.
Ensure residents or customers are clean, dry, and comfortable.
Report resident or customer information promptly to the supervising nurse or manager.
Record information accurately and on time on the appropriate charting form.
Complete required nursing-care documentation to meet state and Village requirements.
Perform custodial, housekeeping, food service, and wheelchair escort duties as necessary.
Assist residents or customers with eating when necessary.
Initiate and participate in case conferences related to resident or customer goals and care.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, standards, and safety requirements.
Handle workplace stress and interact appropriately with coworkers and customers.
Maintain acceptable workplace conduct.
Drive from one location to another if necessary for services provided through the department.
Assist other departments in a declared emergency situation when called upon.