Certified Nursing Assistant - Independence

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP • Independence, MO

3d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides services to assigned residents in accordance with their care plans, facility policies and procedures, and supervisor direction. The position is in the Clinical department and reports to the Director of Nursing, Unit Manager, CNA Coordinator, Resident Care Coordinator, or Director of Clinical Services. There are no positions reporting to this role. It is classified as non-exempt and hourly.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state, with no disciplinary action in effect against the certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Current Food Handler Permit.
• At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Provide certified nursing assistant services and perform assigned CNA duties in accordance with resident care plans and facility policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Use appropriate safety, hygiene, and infection-control measures to protect residents and staff.
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected health information in verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Report policy or regulatory noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation, exploitation, or mistreatment to the appropriate personnel.
• Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during activation of the facility emergency plan.
• 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.
• Use proper lifting techniques and body mechanics while delivering resident care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED