Certified Nurse Assistant at Archdiocese of St. Louis

Webster Groves, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Activities Of Daily Living, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Transfer Techniques, Medical Equipment Operation, Resident Safety, Emergency Procedures, Patient Communication, Housekeeping Standards, Care Planning

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Responsibilities Administers nursing care to residents based on the plan of care and under the direct supervision of charge personnel. • Reports to Charge nurse at the beginning of the shift for assignment and report. • Performs and assists residents with personal activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing (in appropriate clothing), toileting, nail care (except for diabetics), hair care, skin care, oral care, periodontal care, shaving, and communication. • Assists resident to meals and monitors food and fluid intake. • Performs only those functions that are permitted within the role of a CNA. • Conducts frequent Hall Rounds to ensure that all Residents Care Needs are being met. This includes monitoring and managing Resident Call Lights Response Times. • Interfaces in a positive and professional manner with all departments within CRSS and participate in having positive employee morale. • Reports immediately to the DON and Administrator if there is Abuse & Neglect of a Resident. • Works Assigned Hall and does not vacate Hall for any reason without Charge Nurse or Supervisory approval. • Communicates with Charge Nurse or Supervisor prior to taking breaks. • Performs proper transfer techniques using a gait belt or mechanical device. Operates equipment in the correct manner.,i.e., Hoyer lift, bed scale, shower chairs, Geri chairs, Stand up lifts, and various wheelchairs. • Organizes work to utilize time properly by identifying priorities, planning, and working with co-workers, while completing work in an efficient manner and maintaining the resident at the highest level of functioning for as long as possible. • Maintains good housekeeping standards in residents’ rooms and work areas. • Answers all Call Lights promptly. • Ensures resident safety by making routine rounds and ensuring that at least one CNA is on the hall at all times. CNA should sign out when leaving division for break or meals. • Report to charge personnel anything out of the ordinary immediately, i.e., change in condition, vital signs, poor appetite, change in mental or physical status, falls, injuries, emesis, etc. • Helps to meet the emotional needs of the resident, e.g., talking and listening to residents. • Promote activities/exercise for residents by walking, getting residents involved in activities, etc. • Be familiar with the emergency procedures of the facility, including fire and evacuation, tornado/storm, and search for missing resident. • Know where the disaster manual is located for reference. • Performs vital signs accurately. • Responsible for the whereabouts of assigned residents throughout the shift; who are not signed out. • Follows the nursing policies and procedures and the philosophy of care of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services. Attends in-services and staff meetings as scheduled in order to obtain 12 mandatory education hours annually. • Performs cleaning duties as assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned. Experience and Requirements Must have completed the State of Missouri Certified Nurse Assistant training program and be in good standing in the State of Missouri Must have current CPR Certification or be willing to become CPR certified. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Responsibilities

Administer person-centered nursing care to senior residents, assisting with daily living activities and monitoring health status. Ensure resident safety through frequent rounds and maintain professional communication with the healthcare team.