Certified Nurse Assistant

Job Summary:

Provide supportive care in a medical detox and residential environment.  Serving as a medication aide upon passing a certification test in Kansas.  Collaborate with a passionate, dedicated team to ensure patients receive optimal nursing care at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

•    Answer call lights and bells to determine client needs

•    Assist clients with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care

•    Assist clients with a range of motion exercises

•    The movement to and from the bed as needed

•    Obtain and record vital signs and intake and output as directed

•    Communicate to the nursing team changes in clients’ clinical condition

•    Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, and personal interest, as well as a calm environment

•    Demonstrate pride in the organization by keeping areas clean and safe

•    Act decisively and quickly in emergencies

•    Demonstrate ongoing responsibility and commitment through good attendance 

•    Performs duties in an ethical, legal, and caring manner 

•    Performs duties safely and effectively to ensure client comfort and welfare 

•    Respects client rights 

•    Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare 

•    Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others 

•    Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently

•    Dispense oral, inhalation, and topical medications to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law. 

•    Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses. 

•    Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculating medication dosages, and stocking the medication cart. 

•    Recording medication administration according to agency procedure

•    Perform other tasks/duties as assigned

Required License(s)/Certification(s):

•    Certified Nurse Assistant by Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Health Occupations Credentialing

•    BLS Provider credentialed by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education/Experience/Qualification:

•    High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required

•    Previous CNA experience preferred but not required

•    Must have a current CNA and CMA certification.

•    Must have excellent time management skills and be able to work on deadlines

•    Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times

•    Previous Medication Aide experience