CNA, FT Day

JKV Careers•Lee's Summit, MO

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct resident/customer care and follows established facility and department policies and procedures. The role supports the Village’s mission, values, and PRIDE service and hospitality expectations, and completes training hours required by policy. The position is on the Red Team Long Term Care Unit and is scheduled for full-time day shifts, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., with the listed Sun/Wed/Thurs and Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat schedule. The associate works under the supervision of the on-duty or on-call nurse or designated Manager and does not supervise others. The associate may be exposed to infectious diseases and work around people with challenged mental capacities. Work is frequently indoors, protected from weather but not necessarily temperature changes. Driving between locations may be required; Home Health CNAs may encounter outdoor elements when accessing a patient’s residence, and associates may occasionally be exposed to outdoor elements when transporting residents or taking garbage to a dumpster. Associates may be called upon to assist other departments during a declared emergency. A post-offer background check and health screening are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or a combination of education, training, and/or experience typically acquired through a course of study leading to one.
Missouri CNA certification if working in Missouri; Kansas CNA and Home Health aide certification if working in Kansas.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write simple sentences, paragraphs, and correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including operations with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few typical variations in routine, standard situations.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, bending, coordination, balance, sitting, standing, and walking.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and assist residents/customers with activities of daily living and other duties within the scope of practice as directed.
Accurately and promptly check and record temperatures, pulses, respirations, and blood pressures.
Weigh residents/customers and record their weights.
Ensure residents/customers are clean, dry, and comfortable.
Report resident/customer information promptly to the supervising nurse or manager.
Record information promptly and accurately on the appropriate charting form.
Complete required nursing-care documentation accurately and promptly to meet state and Village requirements.
Perform custodial, housekeeping, food service, and wheelchair escort duties as necessary.
Assist residents/customers with eating when necessary.
Initiate and participate in case conferences related to resident/customer goals and care.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, standards, and safety requirements.
Maintain appropriate workplace conduct, handle stress, and interact effectively with coworkers and customers.
Drive from one location to another when necessary for services provided through the department.
Assist other departments in a declared emergency when called upon.