Certified Nursing Assistant - Independence

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Independence, MO

16d•$17 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned residents in accordance with their 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. The role has no direct reports. Work schedules listed are day shift, 6 a.m.–6 p.m., or night shift (NOC), 6 p.m.–6 a.m.; both schedules include rotating weekends. The CNA is expected to provide care respectfully, protect residents’ rights and safety, maintain confidentiality, follow infection-control and other facility requirements, and report concerns or incidents to appropriate personnel. The employee must complete assigned training and competency requirements and may be assigned duties based on staffing needs.

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 (preferred, not required).
At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

Provide CNA services to assigned residents according to care plans, facility policies, procedures, and supervisor direction.
Treat residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies, standards of business conduct, and applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control practices 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 resident abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, 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 activation of the facility emergency plan.
Immediately report work-related injuries and illnesses 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 duties.
Accept CNA assignments as staffing needs require and perform assigned CNA duties according to facility policies and procedures.
Use proper lifting techniques and body mechanics while providing resident care.