CNA/QMA

Indiana Fitness Works Inc.•Gas City, IN

2d•$15 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Twin City Healthcare is hiring a CNA/QMA to provide resident care under supervision and according to assigned care plans. The role includes helping residents with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in their health or behavior, documenting care and observations, and supporting residents’ comfort, dignity, privacy, and safety. The CNA/QMA also assists with mobility, meals, hygiene, toileting, positioning, and other assigned care tasks while following infection-control procedures and applicable regulations. Shifts are 6 a.m.–2 p.m., 2 p.m.–10 p.m., or 10 p.m.–6 a.m. Employees must be able to work every other weekend. Pay is $15–$23.50 per hour, determined by license type, experience, and shift. Holiday pay and overtime are available.

Requirements

Be a Certified Nursing Assistant or enrolled in a State-recognized and approved training program to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Be actively listed on the State registry without any findings.
If certified in a state other than Indiana, be an applicant to take the applicable State Nursing Assistant certification exam.
Possess a current health certificate or examination required by State agencies.
Be able to read, write, and follow written instructions, document care, and complete records under supervision.
Demonstrate patience and tact when dealing with residents, families, representatives, visitors, and employees.
Have good emotional health and be able to remain calm under stress.
Be able to communicate orally and in writing with residents, families, personnel, and support agencies.
Be able to follow instructions, work under supervision, and cooperate with other staff.
Be willing to perform simple repetitive tasks and understand that errors may have serious consequences for residents.
Be able to work every other weekend.
Meet the physical and sensory requirements of the role, including extended standing, bending, heavy and repetitive lifting, walking, grasping, fine hand coordination, distinguishing smells, tastes, temperatures, and colors, and hearing and responding to pages.

Responsibilities

Observe residents and report ongoing or significant changes in their physical or behavioral condition to the Charge Nurse or supervisor.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care, grooming, and toileting, according to the care plan and instructions.
Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, repositioning, range-of-motion activities, and use of special devices, using proper body mechanics and equipment as instructed.
Document care provided, observations, meal intake, intake and output, and other required records accurately.
Attend required in-service education programs and report to the supervisor at the beginning and end of each shift.
Assist with meal service, feeding as instructed, serving snacks and nourishments, monitoring appetite and meal consumption, and cleaning dining areas after service.
Respond promptly and courteously to call lights and alarms; report malfunctioning call lights or other equipment immediately.
Maintain resident rooms, beds, equipment, and personal-care items in clean and orderly condition; clean spills promptly and use caution signs when indicated.
Follow infection-control procedures, wash hands before and after direct care, maintain resident privacy and confidentiality, and treat residents with dignity and respect.
Obtain scheduled weights and heights and perform other assigned resident-care duties within the limits of nursing assistant training.
Communicate with the Charge Nurse regarding absences, breaks, schedule or workstation changes, and job-related problems; seek supervisory assistance when unsure of an assignment or procedure.
Comply with Federal and State regulatory requirements and provide proof of annual Nurse Aide Registry renewal.