CNA on Memory Care Unit, FT Day
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct resident/customer care and follows established facility and department policies and procedures. The position supports the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations and completes training hours as required by policy. This is a full-time day position, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., on the Blue Team in the Memory Care Unit at the Village Care Center. The schedule is listed as Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat and Sun/Wed/Thurs. The associate works under the supervision of the on-duty or on-call nurse or designated Manager and does not supervise others. The role may involve exposure to infectious diseases, residents with challenged mental capacities, temperature changes, and, occasionally, outdoor elements. The associate may need to drive between locations for services and may be called upon to assist other departments during a declared emergency. Post-offer background check and health screening are required.
Requirements
- Education, training, and/or experience typically acquired through a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.
- 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 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 deal with problems involving a few typical variations in routine, standard situations.
- Meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, sitting, standing, and walking.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and assist residents with activities of daily living and other duties within the scope of practice as directed.
- Check and record temperatures, pulses, respirations, and blood pressures accurately and on time; weigh residents and record weights.
- Ensure residents are clean, dry, and comfortable.
- Report resident information to the supervising nurse or manager in a timely manner.
- Record information accurately and promptly on the appropriate charting forms.
- Complete required documentation of nursing care to meet state and Village requirements.
- Perform custodial, housekeeping, food service, and wheelchair escort duties as necessary.
- Assist residents with eating when necessary.
- Initiate and participate in case conferences related to residents’ goals and care.
- Conform to departmental policies, procedures, and standards and adhere to safety regulations and requirements.
- Handle workplace stress, get along with coworkers and customers, and maintain acceptable workplace conduct.
- Perform other assigned responsibilities as warranted by business needs.
- Drive between locations if necessary for services provided through the department.
- Assist other departments in a declared emergency situation when called upon.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
