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Norwalk IA

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Job Title: Certified Nurses Aide

Company: Campbell Street

Location: Regency Care Center - Norwalk IA

ABOUT CAMPBELL STREET : Join the Campbell Street team and be part of a company that truly invests in its employees! Proudly Great Place to Work certified we are dedicated to creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our staff. We offer unique benefits including certification reimbursement same-day pay and a matching 401(k) because we believe in taking care of the people who take care of others.

At Campbell Street we welcome individuals at all stages of their careers whether youre an experienced professional looking for a career change or completely new to the industry we provide the tools and support you need to succeed. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate those continuing their education cover all CEUs and license renewals and provide hands-on guidance through our clinical operations HR business development business office and talent acquisition teams .

At Campbell Street our Mission is simple yet powerful: Exceptional People. Extraordinary Care. We strive to create a lasting positive impact in everything we do. Guided by our SMART Values Servant Leadership Mirror First Always Do the Right Thing Resilience and Transparency we foster a culture of integrity support and excellence. These principles shape how we serve our residents and empower our staff ensuring a compassionate and purpose-driven environment where everyone can thrive.

As we continue to grow and serve more residents across the Midwest we are looking for compassionate driven individuals to join our team. If youre looking for a fresh start a new opportunity or a chance to build a meaningful career in healthcare we invite you to apply today!

POSITION PURPOSE:

The CNA is responsible for providing residents with the highest quality of direct routine care in all activities of daily living under the supervision of the LPN or RN and in accordance with the Nursing Assistant Program standards the Residents Bill of Rights and the facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. According to the Plan of Care for the resident CNAs apply skills in basic nursing personal care and basic restorative services while understanding the mental health and social service needs of the resident and being mindful of the needs in cognitively impaired residents. The CNA is part of the interdisciplinary care team that is dedicated to promoting independence autonomous decision-making and facilitating residents to achieve and maintain the highest practicable physical mental and psychosocial well-being.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

QUALITY OF CARE

• Provides ongoing resident care upholding and promoting the residents right to be free from abuse mistreatment neglect or misappropriation of resident property immediately reporting any suspicions reports or witnessed events to appropriate facility staff.
• Forms quality relationships communicating and interacting competently on a one-to-one basis while integrating the resident-centered Plan of Care
• Demonstrates sensitivity to physical mental and psychosocial needs as well as maintaining dignity while skillfully performing directed nursing personal cares and restorative services
• Supports and promotes residents rights and attainment of as much functional independence as possible.
• Maximizes quality of living through continual monitoring and reporting of resident care ensuring all outcomes are thoroughly and accurately documented.
• Provides the highest quality care to all residents without regard to race gender sexual orientation religion age or differences in culture.
• Maintains awareness of facility QAPI goals and abides by and promotes the QAPI program.
• Practices and promotes a strong culture of customer service ensuring a resident-centered experience.

BASIC NURSING PERSONAL CARES AND BASIC RESTORATIVE SERVICES

• Facilitates Plan of Care through completion of nursing responsibilities clearly communicating resident needs to primary caregivers and reporting changes and responses to interventions to the LPN or RN
• Completes basic nursing cares as directed such as taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording height and weight; recognizing abnormal changes in body functioning and reporting to the LPN or RN; and caring for resident who are actively dying.
• Completes personal care as directed such as bathing; grooming; mouth care; dressing; toileting; eating and hydration; proper feeding techniques; skin care; and transfers positioning and turning.
• Facilitates adequate nutritional intake for resident through assisting to and from the dining area; feeding or assisting to feed; monitoring and recording intake and output; passing water and offering fluids; passing and collecting trays; serving supplemental nourishment as directed by nurse; maintaining awareness of dietary restrictions; and following safety guidelines including wearing gloves when handling food or hydration.
• Completes basic restorative services as directed such as training residents in self-care and according to the residents abilities; use of assistive devices in transferring ambulation eating and dressing; maintenance of range of motion; proper turning and positioning in bed and chair bowel and bladder training; and care and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Assist nurses with special procedures as directed including implementing and completing critical care sheets participating in care conferences etc.
• Provides and ensures nursing care activities are practiced in accordance with Nursing Assistant Program standards while protecting residents dignity privacy and autonomous decision-making whenever possible.
• Facilitates assistance in areas such as getting to and participating in activities as well as assistance in resolving any grievances or disputes.
• Articulates meaningful discussion with residents based on their unique backgrounds likes and dislikes.
• Maintains care and security of residents personal possessions.
• Interact with residents family or support network visitors and members of the interdisciplinary care team in a courteous and cooperative manner.
• Recognizes limits of knowledge skill and experience; facilitates situations beyond the CNAs competency.

COMPLIANCE SAFETY DOCUMENTATION HIPAA

• Ensures all call lights are promptly and courteously answered.
• Uses proper body mechanics at all times and reminds other nursing staff or facilitates correction.
• Constantly adheres to safety policies and procedures in lifting positioning and equipment use including use of transfer belts Hoyer or mechanical lifts.
• Strictly follows Standard Precaution infection control procedures and OSHA guidelines regarding bloodborne pathogens to provide safe nursing care to include proper handwashing; maintaining disinfection/cleaning schedules; wearing PPE such as gloves face shield fluid resistant gowns etc.
• Maintains a safe clean environment in resident rooms and facility following infection control procedures to bag infectious linens and equipment or proper disposal of them; proper handwashing disinfection/cleaning schedules.
• Avoids the need for restraints in accordance with DHS nursing home standards.
• Ensures all cares are documented and that resident records are complete through systematic collection reporting and documentation of data that is secure from unauthorized access and follows state and federal regulations including HIPAA to ensure privacy and maintain confidentiality.
• Promptly reports and documents incidents and errors involving residents staff visitors or self.
• Prioritizes work assignments consistent with number and level of staff available and resident care acuity.
• Reviews departing staff report at start of shift ensures duties and delegated tasks are complete at end of shift and reports off to nurse when leaving.

BENEFITS : At Campbell Street we believe in taking care of our employees just as they care for others. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health financial well-being and career growth. Whether youre looking for great insurance options financial security or educational support weve got you covered.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance Policy Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Same-Day Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

At Campbell Street your well-being growth and financial future matter join us and experience the support you deserve!

Important Notice:
Campbell Street will never ask candidates to pay for job placement training or provide banking or financial information during the hiring process. If you receive an unsolicited offer or interview request that seems suspicious please contact us directly at to verify its legitimacy.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of state approved Nursing Assistant Program for the state in which the facility operates Current certification and listing on the state Registry.
• Preferred: Experience in skilled nursing and/or assisted living community.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Resilience: ability to welcome constructive feedback course correct and not take it personally
• Personability; ability to get along with all personality types and inspire trust with residents staff family.
• Ability to actively listen with the goal of understanding.
• Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read write and understand English.

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