Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care

SSM Health • MO-The Sarah Community, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients in a long term care setting. This role is part of the Anna House skilled nursing/nursing home care department at SSM Health Sara Communities in Bridgeton, MO. The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours a week, with a day shift.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved nurse aide training program.
• Passing grade on state of work location required exam.
• Missouri State issued Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

Nice To Haves

• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge and initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence.
• Collects and documents data for admission assessment and reassessment, providing appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis.
• Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating with team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, patient complaints, and patient/significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients’ calls for help, takes vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition.
• Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene, and making beds.
• Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, and measuring/recording intake and output.
• Competent in use of lifts, tubs, scales and other equipment as needed.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, utilizing time and supplies economically.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, and preparing patient medical records.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment, recognizing common mechanical problems and initiating appropriate corrective action.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED