Certified Nursing Assistant - Independence (55860)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Independence, MO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned residents in accordance with care plans and facility policies and procedures, under the direction of a supervisor. The position is in the Clinical department and is non-exempt and hourly. It reports to the Director of Nursing, Unit Manager, CNA Coordinator, Resident Care Coordinator, or Director of Clinical Services; no positions report to this role. The CNA treats residents with dignity and respect, protects their rights and confidentiality, follows safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures, and reports suspected abuse, neglect, mistreatment, policy violations, injuries, and other required concerns to appropriate personnel. The role also includes completing assigned training and competency requirements, attending care-plan meetings, participating in quality-improvement and emergency preparedness activities, and accepting assignments as staffing needs require. Listed schedules are Day, 6 a.m.–6 p.m., with rotating weekends, or NOC, 6 p.m.–6 a.m., with rotating weekends. The description states that reasonable accommodation is available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless it would cause undue hardship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current Food Handler Permit.
No disciplinary action in effect against the CNA certification.
CNA certification in good standing with the state is listed as preferred, not required.
At least one year of experience as a CNA in long-term care is listed as preferred, not required.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification in good standing with the state.
At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Provide CNA services to assigned residents according to care plans, facility policies and procedures, and supervisor direction.
Treat residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies, business conduct standards, and applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures and use proper lifting and body mechanics when providing resident care.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information in verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Report policy or regulatory noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, allegations of abuse or neglect, misappropriation, exploitation, or mistreatment to appropriate personnel.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals according to facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned duties during facility emergency-plan activation.
Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to a supervisor.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Attend care-plan meetings for assigned residents.
Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, including assigned performance-improvement committee duties.
Accept CNA assignments as staffing needs require and perform assigned CNA duties in accordance with facility policies and procedures.