Certified Nurse Assistant

St Louis, MO, 63119

About the Role

Functions as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for Mary, Queen and Mother Center. Administers nursing care to residents based on the plan of care and under the direct supervision of charge personnel.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Charge nurse at the beginning of the shift for assignment and report.
• Performs and assists residents with personal activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing (in appropriate clothing), toileting, nail care (except for diabetics), hair care, skin care, oral care, periodontal care, shaving, and communication.
• Assists resident to meals and monitors food and fluid intake.
• Performs only those functions that are permitted within the role of a CNA.
• Conducts frequent Hall Rounds to ensure that all Residents Care Needs are being met, including monitoring and managing Resident Call Lights Response Times.
• Interfaces in a positive and professional manner with all departments within CRSS and participates in maintaining positive employee morale.
• Reports immediately to the DON and Administrator if there is Abuse & Neglect of a Resident.
• Works assigned Hall and does not vacate Hall for any reason without Charge Nurse or Supervisory approval.
• Communicates with Charge Nurse or Supervisor prior to taking breaks.
• Performs proper transfer techniques using a gait belt or mechanical device.
• Operates equipment correctly, e.g., Hoyer lift, bed scale, shower chairs, Geri chairs, Stand up lifts, and various wheelchairs.
• Organizes work to utilize time properly by identifying priorities, planning, and working with co-workers, while completing work in an efficient manner and maintaining the resident at the highest level of functioning for as long as possible.
• Maintains good housekeeping standards in residents’ rooms and work areas.
• Answers all Call Lights promptly.
• Ensures resident safety by making routine rounds and ensuring that at least one CNA is on the hall at all times; signs out when leaving division for break or meals.
• Reports to charge personnel anything out of the ordinary immediately, e.g., change in condition, vital signs, poor appetite, change in mental or physical status, falls, injuries, emesis, etc.
• Helps to meet the emotional needs of the resident, e.g., talking and listening to residents.
• Promotes activities/exercise for residents by walking, getting residents involved in activities, etc.
• Is familiar with the emergency procedures of the facility, including fire and evacuation, tornado/storm, and search for missing resident; knows where the disaster manual is located for reference.
• Performs vital signs accurately.
• Responsible for the whereabouts of assigned residents throughout the shift who are not signed out.
• Follows the nursing policies and procedures and the philosophy of care of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services.
• Attends in-services and staff meetings as scheduled to obtain 12 mandatory education hours annually.
• Performs cleaning duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proper use of PPE and hand hygiene.
• Oxygen safety and use.
• Ability to record and observe vital signs.
• Infection control knowledge.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Genuine interest in working with senior adults.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, loyalty, integrity, and dignity; be tactful and patient.
• Personal qualities that demonstrate the ability to care for others, e.g., sensitivity, patience, honesty, cheerfulness, willingness, reliability, positive attitude, and observation skills.
• Initiative and good judgement in recognizing symptoms indicative of a resident’s change in condition.
• Neat and clean in personal appearance and grooming.

Benefits

As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you’ll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include:

• Generous parental leave policies.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Group life insurance.
• Permanent health insurance.
• Dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.

Pre-employment screening includes criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening, and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.