Certified Nursing Assistant

Sevita • Independence, MO

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About The Position

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization believes every person has the right to live well and deserves a fulfilling career. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will join a mission-driven team, providing quality of life-enhancing services and hands-on nursing care with an emphasis on daily care needs and personal hygiene. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, dedicated to helping people live full, more independent lives regardless of their physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges. With over 50 years of mission-driven service, Sevita's 40,000 team members innovate and enhance care for 50,000 individuals across the U.S.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of CNA certification program; Current CNA certification issued by state relevant to the position
• Current in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and First Aid certifications
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, residents, and families
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• A commitment to quality in everything you do

Nice To Haves

• One year CNA experience preferred, ideally experience with medically complex patients

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services provided
• Provide assistance and/or supervision to individuals in the areas of daily living, personal care, and community/social integration
• Help maintain safe and quality supports for individuals served
• Initiate emergency procedures on a needed basis
• Use equipment correctly and safely
• Report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, or incidents to supervisor
• Maintain current progress notes and any other appropriate documentation
• Assist with resident activity programs, including off-site outings and off-site appointments
• Assist with household activities
• Assist in keeping residence tidy and clean
• Assist with meal preparation and mealtimes
• Prepare rooms for admissions of new residents, obtaining equipment and supplies as needed
• Prepare residents for discharge
• Actively attend and participate in team meetings and training as required
• Maintain confidentiality and treat others with dignity and respect in all you do

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Benefits for full-time employees
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Paid classroom and on-the-job training
• A dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next
• Enjoy complex work that makes a difference in the lives of those we serve
• Career development and advancement opportunities across a nationwide network

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees