Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA

423 Roosevelt Street

Remsen Iowa, 51050

Increased starting wage $18.75 an hour.

• Education sponsorship and career advancement
• Matched 401k Plan
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Aflac
• PTO
• Free meals and much more

To provide personal care and supervision to residents in a manner conducive to their safety, comfort, security and the greatest degree of independence possible. A C.N.A. performs within the parameters of each residents care plan and daily schedule as determined by the interdisciplinary teams, and within the practice limitation of certification. Under onsite supervision of the Charge Nurse.

Must possess current valid certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa. As evidenced by listing on Iowa’s Nurse Aide Registry or documentation of successful completion of competency and skills tests from an approved testing agency.

Must complete ongoing in-service training requirements as well as completing assignments and return demonstrations as required.

• Performs incidental housekeeping and maintenance task as may arise during the course of regular duties, in order to maintain a clean, safe, pleasant environment for residents, visitors and staff
• Responsible to know and adhere to the care plan of each individual resident. This includes assisting in implementation of each residents care plan by performing personal cares such as dressing, feeding, toileting and grooming to assigned residents according to their care plans and daily schedules of care. This care will be provided in such a way as to promote safety, comfort, security and the greatest degree of independence possible
• Observes and verbally reports to the charge nurse accurate and timely information concerning assigned residents, such as a change in medical condition of health status; lack of response or resistance to care; special problems; unusual incidents; residents needs or requests; behavioral or psychological concerns. C.N.A. should document the above in writing according to established procedures or as requested
• Complies with the residents care plan in the performance of rehabilitation, range of motion, or periods of exercise as ordered by the physician, physical therapist, etc.
• Documents all care and treatment provided according to established policies and procedures
• Complies with safe lifting along with transferring and handling of residents per approved procedures. Assumes responsibility for the safety of residents under immediate supervision and those residents assigned at any time
• Reports and documents resident incidents and injuries according to established procedures
• Participates in information exchange with the staff from preceding and following shifts to assure continuity of care. Contributes knowledge about residents to assessment and care planning process and participates in meetings upon request
• Performs resident care techniques and procedures according to certification instruction, in-service education and / or instruction.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of residents. Documents above according to established procedures
• Responds to inappropriate or maladaptive behaviors by residents in a manner consistent with the care plan or established procedures, and which safeguards resident’s rights
• Listens to residents and family’s questions and concerns and responds in a calm and concerned manner, controlling emotions. Reports above to charge nurse in a timely manner
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests
• Provide quality nursing care to residents in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and their individuality as illustrated by the following:
• Provide individualized attention, which encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical, physical, mental and psychosocial well‑being.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of each resident in the deliver of services to them. Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
• Fully understand all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to…