CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Day or Night Shift

As a leading skilled nursing facility, Elmbrook of Hugo provides the highest standard of patient care in a compassionate and nurturing environment.
We seek a dedicated and passionate candidate to join our exceptional team of professionals.
In this role, you'll play an integral part in our patient-centered approach, providing essential care and contributing to our mission of improving the lives of our residents.
You'll be able to use your skills and expertise in a rewarding environment, genuinely making a difference each day.
We understand the importance of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Here, you will have the chance to grow and learn while making a tangible impact on the lives of our residents.
If you are passionate about providing quality care and want to be part of a team that values your skills and expertise, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and make a difference! The primary purpose of this position is to provide residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan and as directed by supervisors.
*Administrative Functions* * Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc.
, in an informative and descriptive manner.
* Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Charge Nurse /Nurse Supervisor as soon as practical.
*Personal Nursing Care Functions* * Weigh residents in accordance with his/her plan of care.
* Report any significant weight loss or weight gain to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor in accordance with facility policies.
* Measure residents’ temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, intake, output, and food consumption and document them in the official medical record.
* Keep residents’ water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water on each shift and within easy reach of the resident.
* Prepare residents for meals (i.
e.
, take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, place bibs, take to/from the dining room, etc.
).
* Record the resident’s food/fluid intake, and report changes in the resident’s eating habits.
* Assist residents according to their needs ranging from minimal assistance to total dependent care * on activities of daily living (ADLs).
* Contribute to the development and implementation of interventions in accordance with the resident’s needs/goals for care preferences and recognize standards of practice that address the identified limitations in the ability to perform ADLs.
* Monitor and evaluate the resident’s response to care plan interventions and treatments in accordance with facility policies.
* Care for residents with mental and psychosocial disorders as well as residents with a history of trauma * and/or post-traumatic stress disorder and who have been identified in the facility assessment.
* Assist in preparing the resident for exams, tests, and procedures, and support or escort residents to appointments.
* Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activities, social programs, etc.
, as * necessary.
* Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions (i.
e.
, take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.
).
* Assist residents in preparing for activities and social programs (i.
e.
, church services, parties, visitors, etc.
).
* Assist residents in walking with or without self-help devices as instructed.
* Assist residents with bathing functions (i.
e.
, bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.
) as directed.
* Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.
e.
, brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.
).
* Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary.
* Assist residents with personal grooming (i.
e.
, combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.
).
* Assist nondiabetic residents with nail care, including clipping, trimming, and cleaning the fingers, * Fingernails, and toenails.
* Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, * chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
* Assist with applying nonsterile (moist and dry) warm/cold compresses.
* Assist with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc.
* Support the resident through meaningful activities matching his or her abilities by simplifying or segmenting tasks for residents with trouble following complex directions based on the comprehensive assessment.
* Change bed linens in resident rooms.
* Check and report bowel movements and character of stools as instructed.
* Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her wishes meet his/her personal care needs.
* Collect specimens as instructed (i.
e.
, urine, sputum, stools, etc.
).
* Follow established infection prevention and control procedures.
* Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
* Observe and report pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent pressure injuries.
* Attend change of shift reports.
* Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed in accordance with the individualized plan of care.
* Provide nonpharmacological interventions for pain in accordance with the plan of care.
* Provide daily range of motion (ROM) exercises; record data as instructed.
SB/RM/WL * Monitor residents for behaviors that indicate increased stress.
* Provide eye and ear care (i.
e.
, warm/cold compresses, eye/ear instillation, cleaning * eyeglasses/hearing aids, etc.
) as instructed.
* Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.
*Admission, Transfer and Discharge Functions* * Assist nurses with admission, transfer, and discharge functions.
* Greet and escort residents to their rooms; provide new resident orientation to the unit/facility.
* Introduce the resident to his/her roommate if any other residents and personnel as appropriate.
* Inventory and mark the resident’s personal possessions as instructed; update and revise the personal * inventory list as appropriate * Attend and participate in facility-in-service training programs as instructed, including resident rights, * prevention of abuse and neglect, dementia care, behavioral management, and competencies for Certified Nursing Assistants *Staff Development Functions* * Attend and participate in scheduled orientation programs and activities.
* Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a CNA Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $15.
00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid orientation * Paid time off * Paid training * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Long term care * Nursing home * Rehabilitation center Standard shift: * Day shift * Night shift Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities License/Certification: * CNA (Required) Work Location: In person