Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Now Hiring! Starting at $16.
00-$20.
00/Hr.
based on experience Full-Time and Part-Time AM/PM/NOC Shifts Casual/PRN shifts 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