Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant

*Principal Purpose of the Job:* The purpose of this position is to provide care and services to the elder in a manner that considers the holistic needs of the individual.
*Qualifications of position:* Candidate must have a valid Kansas Certified Medication Aide certification and a current Basic Life Support Certification.
*Duties and Responsibilities:* Attend to residents in a manner that supports the desires and preferences of each individual.
Complete documentation accurately, timely and following policies and procedures.
Listen to resident and family complaints and report problems to appropriate person.
Assure residents have call pendants at hand and answer call lights promptly.
Assure residents are given adequate assistance with personal and oral hygiene needs following facility's policies and procedures.
Assist residents with activities of daily living as documented in the residents' service plan.
Act as an advocate for each resident served assuring needs and desires are met.
Participate in the implementation of the individualized service plan of assigned residents.
Assure residents are given adequate assistance with meals, nourishment and transportation to meal service area.
Hold spontaneous activities for individual and groups based on residents' desires and needs.
Assist in the preparation and serving of meals.
as appropriate.
Assist in housekeeping activities to assure residents have clean and un-cluttered spaces in which to live.
Observe Residents' Rights policies and procedures.
Observe all infection control procedures.
Assume accountability for data contained in the employees' handbook.
Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
Come to work in neat, clean attire and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents' representatives, staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers.
All other duties as assigned.
Pay: From $15.
00 per hour Expected hours: 12 – 24 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Family leave * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid orientation * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Long term care Standard shift: * Day shift Supplemental pay types: * Differential pay * Overtime pay Supplemental schedule: * Holidays * Overtime Weekly schedule: * Monday to Friday * Rotating weekends License/Certification: * BLS Certification (Preferred) * CMA/CNA Certification (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Elkhart, KS 67950: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person