WAGE INCREASE! Starting at $18.00-$23.50/Hr. based on experience
Full-Time AM/PM CNA
American Lutheran Homes is looking for a CNA to join our team!
Benefits offered dependent on your work status:
* Competitive Pay
* Medical, Dental and Vision
* Critical, Accident, Short-term disability and Life insurance
* Health Savings Account
* Flex Medical and Dependent Account
* Paid Time Off (up to 3 weeks)
* PayActiv – On demand access to earned wages
* Retirement match (up to 4%)
* Tuition Aid Program and Scholarship
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Monitor and record health and behavior of residents and clients. Communicate such information with other members of the interdisciplinary team
* Maintain the confidentiality of resident and client records including identity, behavior and medical conditions
* Know and follow residents and clients individual care plans
* Know the emergency and evacuation procedures established for the unit/facility
* Have a working knowledge of the regulations governing long term care
* Attend required orientation, training and maintain current Certified Nursing Assistant certification
* Become familiar with the Policy and Procedure Manual and be prepared to implement its contents
* Prepare for meals and provide snacks for the resident
* Use all materials, food and supplies resourcefully, report needed items to the Director
* Maintain a positive work and living environment
* Assist in household and housekeeping duties on a daily basis, including inventory, storage of supplies, light housekeeping and other duties as assigned by DON, Director or Administrator
* Be available for staff meetings and trainings as requested
* Clean resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, and furniture/furnishings according to job standards/procedures
* Follow manufacturer’s procedural guidelines when using tools, handling chemicals, operation of equipment; removal of debris; removal of soiled linens
* Understand and follow proper infection control procedures
* Conduct and/or assist with assignments and assigned activity groups
* Interact in one to one activities utilizing interpersonal needs to meet resident/client needs
* Observe and report behavioral changes in resident/client
* Provide input and assistance with activity planning, scheduling activities, and flexibility to make unscheduled activity changes
* Escort residents to and from activities
* Project a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, co-workers, public
* Use the appropriate lift per residents’ care plans
* Perform additional duties as assigned