CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant- Part Time- Days, PMs, or Overnights Shifts Available (New Shift Differential for PM and Overnight Shifts) l PRN and Casual Opportunities Available

Ecumen Detroit Lakes is hiring a Nursing Assistant, CNA. Ecumen Detroit Lakes consists of 101 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 92 nursing home beds and 22 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services.

The Certified Nursing Assistant/Nursing Assistant Registered is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services as outlined in the clients care plan. The CNA/NAR follows the direction of the nursing staff by following the individualized care plan for the clients they care for. Follows all HIPAA guidelines.

Essential job responsibilities include:

• Assist with treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director per individualized care plan. Including but not limited to:
• Dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, transferring;
• Assists with AM and HS cares including oral care as needed;
• Incontinence care;
• Assistive devices, glasses and hearing aids;
• Medication administration as delegated by the RN
• Provides physical care to residents according to established procedures and performance standards including Activities of Daily Living (ADL's). Monitoring vital signs and providing Range of Motion exercises in a manner that encourages independence and dignity. Assists with adaptive equipment.
• Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties.
• Reports changes in resident's physical condition, behavior and level of independent functioning to the nurse.
• Assists with admissions and discharges.
• Reports pertinent information and concerns regarding residents, families, staff, visitors and building operation to appropriate personnel.
• Accurately completes required documentation.
• Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the Clinical Director or Registered Nurse.

CNA/NAR Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant certificate
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
• Able to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.