CNA/Med Aide - PRN Student Flex - Prairie Commons (Grand Island)
Tabitha
- Grand Island, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Follows through on the comprehensive care plan/service plan as developed for each individual Senior/client.
- Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transferring/ambulation and continence. This includes the use of strength, agility and stamina for completion of frequent/continuous transferring of Seniors/clients from and to bed, wheelchair, bathtub/shower, commode etc., often without assistance. Provides therapeutic care as described in the care plan/service plan.
- Assists with Senior/client admissions, discharges, transfers and orientation of new employees.
- Frequently changes bedding when bed is empty or when Senior/client is in bed depending on the situation.
- Follows department protocol for submission of completed documentation, with particular attention to accuracy and timeliness.
- Prioritizes assignments to complete care for Seniors/clients in allotted time making adjustments throughout shift to meet frequently changing/overlapping Senior/client/caregiver/coworker/manager needs, call lights, when necessary. Utilizes strength, agility and stamina to carry out all essential functions safely and effectively. Willingly takes on additional duties during times of peak workload or Senior/client requests.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy by insuring that Protected Health Information (PHI) is safeguarded at all times. In addition, maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding any matter pertaining to any Tabitha Senior/clients.
- Provides and documents basic therapeutic care not requiring nursing judgement, such as obtaining heights and weights and measuring vital signs.
- Prepares breakfast, snacks and other foods requested by/for Senior/client.
- Processes Senior/client laundry
- Evaluates emergency situations, performing CPR when necessary based on training. Maintains CPR certification, taking refresher courses to continually maintain an active certification at all times. Is responsible for payment and any fees related to this if the refresher training is not taken at Tabitha (applies to all Med Aides but only applies to CNAs at TNRC Residences on Tabitha’s main campus).
- Implements activities for the Seniors/clients.
- Prepares, plates and serves meals, snacks and other foods requested by/for/to Senior/client.
- Assists with cleanup of the dining room when needed and is responsible for housekeeping duties between regularly scheduled cleaning days.
- Processes Senior/client laundry.
- Provides and/or assists with providing Senior/client bathing, while promoting optimum Senior/client independence.
- Prepares and administers medications, treatments, oxygen, inhalers, nebulizers etc. as ordered by the physician and according to facility policies/procedures. Administers PRN medications/treatments under the direction of the RN. May include Rectal/Vaginal medications, feeding tube medication, administration of insulin, glucometer testing if within scope of practice and directed by RN.
- Maintains Med Aide Certification, pays all fees related to the certification. Takes all steps necessary to be certain that the Med Aide Certification does not ever expire.
- Evaluates emergency situations, performing CPR when necessary based on training. Maintains CPR Certification, taking refresher courses to continually maintain an active certification at all times. Is responsible for payment of any fees related to this if the refresher training is not taken at Tabitha.
- Provides and/or assists with providing Senior/client bathing, while promoting optimum Senior/client independence.
- Performs Functional Maintenance Care tasks on the nursing units including but not limited to strengthening exercise, activities of daily living, ambulation, range of motion and feeding programs strictly observing the techniques and programs established by the therapist and/or Nurse Manager.
- Instructs, motivates and assists Seniors/clients by direction of the nurse with learning and improving functional activities.
- Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision (30+ hours per week scheduled)
- Life and disability benefits (30+ hours per week scheduled)
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves (20+ hours per week scheduled)
- Free on-site TEAMember clinic
- Wellness program
- CNA Certification in good standing as demonstrated by inclusion on the Nebraska State Registry, preferred in Assisted Living Facilities, required in all other Tabitha living communities.
- If a CNA in the Tabitha Residences: CPR required.
- If a Med Aide: Med Aide Certification in good standing as demonstrated by inclusion on the Nebraska State Registry required. CPR required.
- All certifications must be kept up to date at the expense of the employee.
- Must meet Tabitha’s vaccination requirements.