Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - No Weekends

JKV Careers•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 position is scheduled 7 a.m.–7 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It is full-time and benefit-eligible, and the posting is for external applicants only. The associate works under the supervision of the on-duty or on-call nurse or designated Manager and provides no supervision. The role may require travel between locations and may involve providing services in patients’ residences.

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 systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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 coworkers.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including operations with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to handle problems involving a few typical variations in routine, standard situations.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, sitting, standing, and walking.
Ability to work around individuals with challenged mental capacities and exposure to infectious diseases.
Ability to drive between locations when necessary for services.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living and other duties within the scope of practice as directed.
Check and record residents’ or customers’ temperatures, pulses, respirations, and blood pressures accurately and on time.
Weigh residents or customers and record their weights.
Ensure residents or customers are clean, dry, and comfortable.
Report resident or customer information promptly to the supervising nurse or manager.
Complete appropriate charting and required documentation of nursing care accurately and on time, meeting state and Village requirements.
Perform custodial, housekeeping, food service, or wheelchair escort duties as necessary.
Assist residents or customers with eating when necessary.
Initiate and participate in case conferences related to residents’ or customers’ goals and care.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, and standards, and adhere to safety regulations and requirements.
Handle workplace stress effectively, interact appropriately with coworkers and customers, and maintain acceptable workplace conduct.
Perform other assigned responsibilities as warranted by business needs.
Drive between locations when necessary to provide departmental services.
Assist other departments in a declared emergency situation when called upon.