Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Day Center FT

Description

Bluestem PACE is looking for a full-time Day Center CNA to join our team! The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:00pm).

Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits!

At Bluestem Communities, we value our full-time team members and offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. As a full-time employee you can enjoy the following benefits:

Health and insurance

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & childcare available)
• AFLAC products
• Voluntary life insurance

Financial wellness

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Gradifi student loan payment program
• Payactiv: Early access to earned wages

Company-paid benefits

• Group term life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time off and perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays
• Bluestem Wellness Center membership
• Meal discounts at our dining locations

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for you—visit our Careers page today!

Position Overview:

The primary responsibility of the Day Center Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) is to perform ADL's and activities within the scope of practice of a Certified Nursing Assistant such as clinical observation, clinical reporting requirements, participant laundry, participant care training and education. It is the responsibility of the Day Center CNA to provide and assist participants with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care. Monitor health status and provides a safe environment for participants. Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team on an as needed basis.

Essential Job Functions:

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team on an as needed basis.
• Carry out plan of care activities within the CNA scope of practice as directed.
• Assist and/or supervise participants with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and food nail care, and toileting) as assigned or needed under supervision.
• Serve, monitor and assist participants with meals.
• Throughout the day, assist in maintaining clean and orderly day rooms, kitchenette, and personal care areas.
• Accompany participants to medical and other appointments as needed.
• Perform and or assist with laundry, including clothes for participants.
• Assist transportation staff with the loading and unloading of participants from vehicles.
• Provide Escort assistance on transportation vehicles when requested.
• Note changes in participant’s physical or emotional health and communicate this information to the Life Enrichment Coordinator or designee.
• Maintain participant’s medical record and fulfill charting and reporting requirements.
• Assist the transportation department with participants’ takes home supplies.
• Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
• Participate in and support Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Follow all Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about participants, clients or families.
• Handle potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions and practices standard precautions.
• Maintain safe working environment.  Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
• Demonstrate dependability through consistent compliance with scheduled work hours.
• Participate in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
• Perform other duties as required or requested

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be Certified Nurse Aide in Kansas
• Prefer prior experience working with the frail and elderly

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.