CNA Supervisor

EBEN EZER LUTHERAN CARE CENTER•Brush, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

While working directly with the Director of Nursing (DON), the CNA Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of staff that provides person directed care to those we serve at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center. This position will be responsible for directly supervising CNA team members (CNA Mentors, CNAs, EAs, SNAs, Meal Assistants) by executing good leadership, mentoring and providing supportive direction. In addition, this position is responsible for scheduling of CNA team members and providing clerical support to the DON and ADON. This position is scheduled 40 hours/week (8 hours on the neighborhood, 32 administrative hours).

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Nurse Aid program and hold a current Colorado CNA license.
Minimum of three years’ experience working in a skilled nursing community.
Experience with supervising others
Must be able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instruction.
Must be able to answer and make calls on the telephone.
Must have extensive computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, etc.)
Must have good interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work independently as well as within a team
Ability to hold team members accountable to attendance, breaks, dress code and professionalism standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage time and resources effectively.
Maintain punctuality when reporting to work and leaving work.
Must demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn and perform all duties required by the Nursing Department.
Ability to work and converse in a polite manner with neighbors, their families, co-workers, and others associated with the position on a daily basis.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Must be able to follow safety measures to protect residents, self, and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in training others is preferred
Experience in NH is preferred
Understands the Eden Alternative Principles and is able to lead others in implementing person-directed care.

Responsibilities

Practice the Values, the Mission, and Philosophy of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center and adhere to the MOSES program to include Mission, Ownership, Success, Excellence and Service
Maintain confidentiality of all work-related information according to HIPAA regulations.
Responsible for recruiting, mentoring, training, counseling, participating in the hiring process, evaluating performance and providing disciplinary direction and performance improvement as needed.
Serve as a leader within the nursing department by leading by example and exhibiting professionalism while performing duties
Work alongside direct reports to monitor and enhance their skills.
Audits documentation and mentors proper documentation to CNA staff
Proficient in and able to perform all CNA duties, including but not limited to: Ensures that CNA staff is engaging Neighbors in meaningful activities each day. Provides for privacy while giving personal care. Provides physical comfort by assisting Neighbors with activities of daily living. Gives mental, emotional, and physical support in accordance with care plans. Always treats neighbors and team members with dignity and respect. Demonstrates patience, compassion, and respect towards team members, neighbors, and encourages neighbors to be mentally active and as independent as possible. Provides meals, snacks and fluids and assists neighbors to eat when needed. Documents all care personally given as well as periodically or as needed. Provides preventative skin care/pressure ulcer prevention measures; i.e., turning, repositioning, shifting weight, bridging, special cushions and monitoring. Performs basic vital sign skills: i.e., Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, and Blood Pressure. Assists with ambulation or mobility needs using the proper lift and/or gait belt according to established lift policy. Oversees and enforces routine cleaning of equipment such as over bed tables, commodes, bed pans, wheelchairs, etc. Keeps work areas neat and clean. Performs rounds with and reports to on-coming shift. Maintains awareness of changes in Neighbors’ condition and appropriately reports abnormal changes to the charge nurse.
Complete work schedules for CNA team members - replacing call-ins, processing requested days off, and posting schedules in advance and in compliance with scheduling policy
Responsible for tracking absenteeism, tardiness and maintaining attendance records.
Reviews time clock punches, corrects missed punches, monitors overtime and completes reports for payroll deadline.
Performs clerical duties for the nursing department to include typing, filing, record keeping, meeting minutes, posting of notices, assist in team member education preparation, and other duties assigned by the DON/ADON.
Reports to DON issues relating to team members’ tardiness and absenteeism, performance and identifies needs for improvement
Retrieves licensure information regarding pool agency staff & makes the information readily available for the DON or NHA to approve prior to assignment.
Keeps phone list current for nursing staff.
Assures adequate nursing staff for all neighborhoods and all shifts, using agency staff on an as needed basis and with approval from the DON/NHA.
Works with DON and Human Resources to schedule orientation for new staff.
Is familiar with and has a working knowledge of the personnel policy.
May participate in Eben Ezer committees.
Will attend community meetings and department meetings as instructed.
Will schedule, lead and advertise for all CNA s meetings with the support of DON, NHA and ADON.

Benefits

3 different Medical Insurance options – with two that qualify for an HAS account
Dental & Vision Insurance
Free Telehealth Coverage
Free AD&D and basic life insurance
Many Voluntary Benefits Available – Life and AD&D, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
401K with generous matching
Accrued Paid Leave Time, Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Sick
Food available daily with our dining services team
Access to employee discount programs
Scholarship Programs