Lead Certified Nursing Assistant- Minnehaha

Lifespark Careers • Minneapolis, MN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant who functions as both a role model and resource person for nursing and facility leadership during an assigned shift. Also responsible for meeting client care needs during the shift while maintaining care that is consistent with company and regulatory standards. May also include assisting with dining and cleaning services. This employee must promote positive interpersonal relationships using tactful, direct, and sensitive interaction and adhere to the Code of Conduct.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Certification
• Experience in an Assisted Living community is preferred.
• Trained home health aide who has demonstrated proficiency in performing the technical skills required of their position.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience as a home health aide/CNA.
• Interest in teaching and working with new home health aides and orienting staff to the community.
• Work records demonstrates dependently, responsibility, and reliability.
• Follow Lead CNA guidelines
• Must have the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, resident’s families and employees.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required.
• This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all essential job functions are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an Assisted Living community is preferred.
• Interest in teaching and working with new home health aides and orienting staff to the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in getting ready for their daily, evening or night routines as delegated by licensed nurse and according to each client’s service plan.
• Assist clients with self-administration of medication and/or medication administration.
• Assist clients with body positioning or transferring of a client.
• Assist clients with feeding if necessary.
• Assist clients with bowel and bladder control, devices, and training programs.
• Assist clients with therapeutic or passive range of motion exercises.
• Assist clients with bathing.
• Assist clients with all activities of daily living as needed.
• Transports and/or escorts clients to dining room at meal times.
• Respond to client emergency calls and determine what services are needed and contact the appropriate person in accordance with Medical Emergency Policy.
• Clean client apartments as scheduled and according to standard of practice.
• Clean common areas of community as assigned and as appropriate.
• Respond to client concerns and requests, which includes, but is not limited to, checking ill clients, facilitating client interaction, etc.
• Observe and assist clients during meals and report any concerns to the Director of Health Services.
• Document in each client’s medical chart the services performed for the client during the shift.
• Communicate pertinent information regarding client status to the next attendant coming on duty before leaving the shift.
• Must be adaptable, flexible to changes, and able to prioritize and organize work efficiently to accomplish workload within time allotted.
• Maintain a positive attitude in relation to customer service program.
• Comply with established safety rules and regulations.
• Promptly reports accidents, incidents, and unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment to supervisor.
• Understand, comply with, and promote all rules regarding resident’s rights.
• Abide by the facility’s policies, procedures and practices.
• Participate in and support Quality efforts throughout the facility.
• Attend meetings and mandatory in-services, including orientation and annual training in accordance with company policy and state regulations.
• Knowledge and adherence to safety/disaster preparedness plan.
• All other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED