Job description

We are looking for passionate Certified Nursing Assistants to work with Intellectually Disabled individuals. We are looking for very knowledgeable CNA’s that can multitask and provide the proper care. We have 13 week assignments, weekend schedules as well as full time permeant positions available.

Services provided are Home and Community Based Waiver Services to people. Individuals range in age from 23 to 80, and functioning levels range from profound to mild mental intellectually disabled. About 41% of the population is considered medically fragile (use wheelchairs, have swallowing and feeding problems, are on internal feeding, etc.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Certified Nursing Assistant to preserve the health of employees and client personnel

Available to work (5) 8-hour shifts per week. or (3) 8-hour weekend schedule

• Available shifts:
• 5:45a-2:15p, 1:45p-10:15p, or 10p-6a.

· Provide health and personal care to residents

· Intervene and redirect behaviors using approved techniques

· Maintain a safe and clean environment

· Provide active treatment by following the residents’ daily schedules

· Interact with residents showing sensitivity, dignity, and respect

· Accurately follow all prescribed therapeutic treatment plans

· Must be able to access the computer and perform necessary functions related to the individuals' electronic record

· Ability to report to the worksite regularly and on time

· Ability to follow orders and directives

· Ability to work with others (build, foster & maintain partnerships at a variety of levels)

· Systematically assesses the urgent or emergent health needs of patients, analyzes data, and formulates a plan of care, with other members of the medical team, which is realistic in relation to the employee’s capabilities and job requirements.

· Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions within the scope of licensing and regulations of state employment or practice.

· Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.

· Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions.

· Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies.

· Checking patients’ blood pressure, heartbeat, and pulse regularly

· Providing compassionate care by listening to patients’ concerns and guiding them by answering any questions or concerns

· Monitoring patients’ conditions and providing updates to healthcare team

· Turning, repositioning and move patients between beds, wheelchairs, and seats

· Helping patients use the bathroom and dress

· Monitoring patients’ food and liquid intake

· Escort patients to get X-rays and other imaging tests

· Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility

· Preparing each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment, and bathroom needs

· Making sure they have regular meals and proper medication dosages

· Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the nursing and medical staff

· Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed

· Turning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfort

· Exercising patients by helping them walk

Qualifications:

· Graduated from an accredited CNA program.

· Active and unrestricted Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License in the State of Iowa

· At least 1 year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

· Hep B (can be provided during orientation, if needed)

· COVID (Fully Vaccinated, or Exemption)

· Negative TB skin test (can be provided during orientation, if needed)

· BLS certification (can be provided during orientation, if needed)

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Active and unrestricted Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License in the State of Iowa

· Cleared Background check

Physical Requirements:

Due to varied current global health climate, additional personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines may apply. Employees may potentially be working in an environment supporting the medical response to an emergency health crisis created by a highly infectious disease, COVID-19.

· Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

· May require bending, stooping, and lifting as required for patient care and transport.

· Must be able to walk up and down stairs to code blue sites, to houses or other work sites.

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and twist frequently when providing nursing care or

Under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS’s) new vaccine mandate for healthcare workers (published on November 5, 2021 and affirmed by the United States Supreme Court on January 13, 2022), all potential employees of this facility must have received, at a minimum, the first dose of a primary series or a single dose vaccine OR have an approved religious or medical exemption (as determined by the agency) OR have documentation reflecting a temporary delay in vaccination (as determined by the agency in accordance with CDC allowances), prior to the start date. Candidates shall coordinate with agency staff to ensure all requirements are met before the individual provides any care, treatment, or other services for the facility and/or its clients

Essential HealthCare Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from Human Resource

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Caregiving working with developmentally disabled patients: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA license in Iowa (Required)
• CPR Certification, updated immunization record (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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