Certified Medication Aide - Part Time - 2nd shift (2p-10p)

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT CAMPBELL STREET :Join the Campbell Street team and be partof a company that truly invests in its employees! Proudly Great Place to Work® certified, we arededicated to creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our staff. Weoffer unique benefits , including certificationreimbursement , same day pay , and a matching 401(k) , because we believe in takingcare of the people who take care of others.

AtCampbell Street, we welcome individuals at allstages of their careers —whether you're an experienced professional,looking for a career change, or completely new to the industry, we provide thetools and support you need to succeed. We offer flexiblescheduling to accommodate those continuing their education, cover all CEUs and license renewals , andprovide hands-on guidance through our clinical,operations, HR, business development, business office, and talent acquisition teams.

AtCampbell Street, our Mission is simpleyet powerful : Developing People Who DriveExtraordinary Care . We strive to create a lasting,positive impact in everything we do. Guided by our S MART Values—ServantLeadership, Mirror First, Always Do the Right Thing, Resilience, andTransparency —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 canthrive.

Aswe continue to grow and serve more residents across the Midwest , we are looking for compassionate , driven individuals to join our team. If you’re looking for a fresh start, a new opportunity, or a chance to build ameaningful 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 Resident’s 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 resident’s 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 resident’s 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 resident’s 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. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described below are representative of those that an employee in this position would encounter on the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided, when possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Rarely = not a regular part of this job

Occasionally = less than 1/3 of a shift

Frequently = 1/3 to 2/3 of a shift

Constantly = more than 2/3 of a shift

☒ = an essential part of the job regardless of frequency or duration

 

Physical Activity

☒ Lifting Weight / Exerting Force: Frequently throughout the day will lift or exert force up to 50 lbs; Occasionally up to 100 lbs.

☒ Standing and Walking: Frequently needed throughout the day (ability to be mobile around the facility throughout the day)

☒ Sitting: Frequently sits throughout the day

☒ Using Hands: Constantly uses hands throughout the day

☒ Reaching: Frequently reaches throughout the day

☐ Climbing and/or Balancing: Rarely needs to climb or balance

☒ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl: Occasionally needs to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

☒ Talking: Constantly needs ability to talk throughout the day

☒ Hearing Constantly needs to hear and listen throughout the day

☒ Vision: Constantly requires the ability to use close, distance, peripheral-vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

• 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. 

BENEFITS : At CampbellStreet, we believe in taking care of our employees just as they care forothers. We offer a comprehensive benefitspackage designed to support your health, financial well-being, andcareer growth. Whether you're looking for greatinsurance options, financial security, or educational support, we’ve gotyou 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
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Same Day Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

AtCampbell Street, your well-being, growth, andfinancial future matter —join us and experience the support you deserve!

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