Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

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Job Title: CNA

Location: West Lafayette, IN

Position Type: 3 months Contract

Position Summary:

• Incumbent works as a Certified Nurse Aide in the Nursing Department of the Indiana Veterans' Home.
• Performs all aspects of basic nursing care, within the scope of the Certified Nurse Aide training rules, with moderate supervision. Reports to the unit manager, but also takes directives from the charge nurse (either RN or LPN) on the unit.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents as directed on aide assignment.
• Care may include, but is not limited to: bathing, showering, positioning, feeding, transferring, toileting, nail care, hair care, range of motion.
• Uses recommended safety devices and follows infection control standards.
• Documents care provided.
• Answers call lights and residents' requests for assistance.
• Adheres to all residents' rights.
• Assists with orientation of new employees on the unit.
• Takes vital signs.
• Participates in resident care planning and reports unusual behaviours, signs.
• Assists with resident transportation to and from in-facility and out-of-facility appointments.
• Puts residents' clean clothing away and updates inventory records.
• Cleans assigned areas and resident equipment/supplies on the unit.
• Mentor and train new staff/students.
  
  

Experience:

• Must be certified as a Nurse Aide within 120 days of employment; must maintain CNA and first aid Certification.
• Ability to understand and communicate with residents and understand and complete nursing forms; ability to follow verbal instructions; ability to provide basic nursing care practices; ability to use medical equipment within scope of certification; ability to provide safe, efficient resident care, following all applicable state and Veterans' Administration rules, IVH policies and procedures and all HIPAA rules.
• Must attend and complete all required in service training; ability to prioritize workload; ability to be flexible.
• Ability to recognize basic changes in a resident condition and report to the nurse.
  
  

Education:

• High School
  
  

Company Description

At Relig Staffing, we operate as a close-knit, vibrant family bound by a shared commitment: Work is Our Religion.

This philosophy reflects our belief in fostering collaboration, constant learning, and mutual support among our team members.

We believe that investing in people is the key to success. That's why we focus on hiring top talent, providing continuous training, and nurturing an environment where every team member can thrive. By aligning our internal growth with the success of our clients, we ensure that we not only meet but exceed expectations at every turn.

At Relig Staffing, we operate as a close-knit, vibrant family bound by a shared commitment: Work is Our Religion. This philosophy reflects our belief in fostering collaboration, constant learning, and mutual support among our team members. We believe that investing in people is the key to success. That's why we focus on hiring top talent, providing continuous training, and nurturing an environment where every team member can thrive. By aligning our internal growth with the success of our clients, we ensure that we not only meet but exceed expectations at every turn.