CNA Dunklau Gardens - Full Time - Days

Company: Methodist Health System
Location: Fremont
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.Job Summary:Work Schedule: 5:45am to 2:15pm

Performs various direct and indirect resident care activities and functions under the direct supervision of the Unit Nurse or Manager. Provides physical, social and emotional needs to residents within a safe, protective environment.

Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position:
- Sign-on bonus
- Tuition reimbursement
- Shift differentials & other financial incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Academic sponsorship with Methodist CollegeResponsibilities:Essential FunctionsProvides direct resident care under the supervision of licensed professional nursing team.

• Assists with or completes oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, shaving, nail care and hair care of the residents with completeness and accuracy according to plan of care.
• Assists Staff Nurse with treatment procedure as directed, in an accurate precise manner.Prepares and transports or ambulates residents for meals, sets up each resident and resident's tray; assists in feeding residents (if necessary) and distributes water and other nourishments according to resident's needs.Assists and accompanies resident in the admission, transfer, and discharge process while assuring comfort and safety.
  • Performs and documents resident admission data correctly.
  • Regularly makes rounds to assigned residents.Provides Indirect Resident Care by ensuring privacy for all residents by closing doors, utilizing curtains, shades down (at night and during cares), keeping resident properly covered during cares, knocking on doors before entering and using low tone of voice.Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of residents' needs for comfort and safety; follows through accurately to provide residents with good nursing care.
    • Keeps call lights within resident's reach.
    • Answers call lights promptly and courteously.
    • Responds to resident requests.Cleans work areas on own initiative.
      • Maintains assigned residents rooms in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
      • Assists in cleaning and organizing of the work area.Assumes responsibility for residents' clothing and personal property (prosthetic devices, hearing aids, glasses, etc.) by securing items in accordance with established procedures.
        • Accurately notes and always provides for safe care of residents' valuables.
        • Accurately marks all residents' valuables and clothing.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to understand and carry out instructions, follow schedules, complete reports and medical record documentation.Ability to correct, record and report potential needs to the appropriate caregiver.Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills commensurate with the job requirements.Schedule:5:45am to 2:15pmJob Description:Job RequirementsEducation
          • High school diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) preferred.
          • Successful completion of the 75 hour Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification course required.License/Certifications
            • Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) required.
            • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred to have at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.Experience
              • One to two years' healthcare experience in Long Term Care preferred.Skills
                • Medical terminology.Physical RequirementsPhysical
                  • Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and physical therapists.Environmental
                    • Located in an indoor area. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.Hazards
                      • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials. About Methodist: Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

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