CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Certified Nursing Assistant will provide direct resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse and maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment for all residents, with emphasis on activities of daily living and restoration of a higher level of function.

• Follow Resident plan of care under supervision and direction of a RN/LPN.
• Keep charge nurse informed of all relevant resident information through close observation.
• Attend monthly in-service training and education sessions, as assigned to maintain continued employment.
• Contributes to a positive, healthy and safe work environment.
• Required to fulfill mandate schedule and overtime hours as requested.

Full Time Openings:

• 1st Shift (6:00am - 2:00pm)
• 2nd Shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm)
• 3rd Shift (10:00pm - 6:00am)

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program.
• Currently registered on the State of Iowa Nurse Aide Registry.
• Ability to work with sensitive/confidential material.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background screen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in health care and geriatric care.
• Currently CPR certified.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time for up to 90% of the work day.
• Demonstrate physical dexterity in moving, bending, stooping and pulling for up to 90% of the work day.
• Able to move promptly, especially in emergency situations.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty-one (51) pounds and assist in moving a resident.
• Must be able to transport residents via wheelchair or shower chair, pushing up to 150 pounds, unassisted.
• Must be able to transfer, lift, turn and position a resident weighing up to 125 pounds, unassisted, or with the assistance of one for a resident weighting over 125 pounds.
• Resident-lifting tasks, the maximum recommended weight limit is thirty-five (35) pounds, but even less when the task is performed under less than ideal circumstances.
• Must be able to wear protective gloves to guard against exposure to body fluids and cleaning agents.
• Must be able to distinguish appropriate body fluids and food temperatures.
• May be subject to offensive odors and combative behavior.
• Requires manual coordination to operate computer and other business equipment such as fax machine, phone, copier and touchscreen monitor.
• Normal vision and hearing required.
• Must be able to function efficiently despite distractions and interruptions.
• Communicates orally and/or in writing with residents, coworkers, families and public.
• Possible contact with needles and other sharp objects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

• Differential pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• CNA: 1 year (Preferred)
• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Long Term Care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Required)

Shift Availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)