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 care plans, facility policies and procedures and at the direction of supervisor(s). Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights. Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines. Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications. Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer. Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations. Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy. Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan. Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor. Follows established infection control policies and procedures. As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency. Attend care-plan meetings of assigned residents. Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee. Accept certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require. Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Treats all residents with dignity and respect.
Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
Completes all assigned training and skills competency.
Attend care-plan meetings of assigned residents.
Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
Accept certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require.
Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.