Regional CNA

Diversicare Healthcare Services - Wichita, KS•Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

Diversicare is hiring a Regional CNA to provide workforce support to assigned centers within the region. At each assigned center, the CNA assists professional nursing personnel by providing direct, hands-on nursing care to residents. The role involves travel to any center within the company and includes 12-hour shifts. Full-time benefits are offered.

Requirements

Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state.
Ability to communicate verbally with residents and understand instructions from nursing staff.
Ability to perform varied activities involving change and short durations while caring for residents.
Ability to read, write, and report accurately.
Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
Must be able to travel to any center within the company.
Must be available to work overtime as needed, including double shifts.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred.
A preference for performing direct-care services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Perform or assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), and re-teach residents to perform ADL skills.
Respond to resident call lights, providing comfort, safety, and privacy.
Transport residents by walking or wheelchair to facility areas, including the dining room, lobby, and activities.
Report significant findings and observations to the nurse promptly.
Assist residents during admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Safeguard residents’ personal possessions and keep rooms neat and safe.
Follow infection-control procedures and respect residents’ privacy and confidentiality.
Provide restorative care to help prevent pressure sores, contractures, and complications.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement and ensure follow-up occurs.
Communicate with residents and families, support adjustment to the center, handle complaints, and help meet residents’ psychosocial needs.
Ensure residents receive adequate hydration and nutrition and promptly report deviations from normal to the Charge Nurse.
Accurately measure and record blood pressure, pulse, respirations, intake and output, and weights.
Participate in care-planning conferences and follow through on nursing-related components.
Follow safe work practices and promptly report incidents to the Charge Nurse.
Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and center staff.
Provide one-on-one or small-group activities for cognitively impaired, behavioral, or isolated residents, and group activities for residents at high risk of falls or elopement.
Monitor 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. snacks and the afternoon hydration cart.
Manage and oversee the walk-to-dine program.
Monitor compliance with thickened liquids.
Assist residents with lunch and dinner.
Document room visits.
Assist residents participating in activity programs.
Travel to any center within the company.
Work overtime as needed, including double shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse, supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services.