DAY C.N.A. Position 6A-2P ** $2,000 Sign on Bonus!

At Thomas Rest Haven, caring is more than what we do—it's who we are. We are a skilled nursing home in Coon Rapids, Iowa, committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care while creating a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. Our team is dedicated to treating every resident with dignity, respect, and kindness. We believe that outstanding care begins with outstanding staff, which is why we invest in our employees through competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, IPERS retirement, shift differentials, ongoing education, and a positive team culture.

About the role

A nurse aide is responsible for providing personal care and assistance in the facility. Nurse aides may be called upon to help residents in and out of bed, and with dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, and bathing. Nurse aides will take resident vital signs as requested by the Charge Nurse and are responsible for observing and reporting changes in residents’ physical and emotional conditions to supervisors. Excellent communication and team skills are needed. May be required to work a variety of shifts depending on resident needs.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Completion of a 75-hour nurse aide course (or completed TNA course and challenging/passing the State C.N.A. test during pandemic as declared by the CDC) is required
• Expired C.N.A certificate holders may challenge the test within one month of employment
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English
• Previous experience as a certified nursing assistant in a long-term care setting is desired
• Must complete 12 hours of continuing education annually
• Failure to maintain certification or meet continuing education requirements may result in termination

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, serving meals, helping clients eat, turning clients, and ambulating clients
• Bathe or assist residents in bathing via bed bath, tub, shower, or whirlpool
• Examine clients for bruises, blood in urine, or other injuries/wounds
• Check and record patient vital signs
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors, and family members
• Perform or assist residents with personal grooming needs such as shaving, hair care, oral hygiene, denture care, skin care, toileting, and cosmetics
• Assist residents in dressing and undressing as needed in clothing appropriate to the time of day and season
• Assist residents in caring for and securing personal articles, labeling clothing, etc.
• Clean and sanitize client areas, including changing bed sheets
• Assist residents with before and after meal routines such as washing face and hands, transporting to and from the dining area, or preparing bedside environment for in-room dining
• Provide prompt meal-time assistance (checking diet card for accuracy, positioning food and utensils for resident convenience, helping with cutting foods, buttering bread, pouring liquids, etc.)
• Provide partial or total feeding assistance and encouragement as needed
• Report appetite changes and request substitutions when necessary; record observations on meal intake records
• Provide adequate hydration such as passing ice, fresh drinking water, and other fluids
• Provide between-meal nourishment when indicated (distribute supplemental nourishment as assigned, aid when needed, accurately record and report intake of nourishment)
• Assist residents in all elimination needs (bedpan, urinal, commode, or bathroom assistance)
• Participate in the facility incontinence program; perform perineal care after each toileting or episode of incontinence per facility protocol
• Perform catheter care per facility protocol
• Record bowel habits and urine outputs as directed; collect specimens as directed
• Reposition immobile residents at times and in a manner as instructed
• Assist residents in transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet, etc., using appropriate equipment and following principles of proper body mechanics according to care plan instructions
• Assist residents in exercise (active/passive range of motion, ambulation, etc.) as indicated by supervisor and individualized care plan
• Help restore independence through teaching and encouragement in ADL skills (eating, dressing, ambulation, toileting, etc.)
• Help prevent complications of decubitus ulcers and contractures by replacing positioning aids and protective padding
• Stay up to date on CNA training, policies, and procedures
• Conform to all rules and policies of the facility
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Activity Requirements

• Lifting Requirements: Frequently lift items between 10 and 50 pounds; frequently lift over 50 pounds while transferring non-ambulatory residents weighing between 100 and 160 pounds (assistive devices available)
• Carrying Requirements: Frequently carry items between 10 and 50 pounds; frequently carry over 50 pounds during resident transfers (assistive devices available)
• Sight Requirements: Vision corrected to average to assess and respond to resident needs; close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus required
• Hearing Requirements: Normal range of hearing (as corrected) to respond to resident, staff, physician, and family communication
• Socialization Requirements: Ability to work and socialize with others, including residents and families; good communication skills required
• Other Physical Requirements: Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; frequently twist, bend, squat, kneel, or crouch when assisting with resident needs

Work Environment

• Exposure to general resident care environment
• Exposure to moderate temperature variations
• Exposure to pharmacological preparations, biologicals, and potential biohazard materials including blood and other bodily fluids and medical sharp objects
• Frequent work interruptions
• Exposure to moving equipment and machinery
• Exposure to chemicals including cleaning and disinfecting solutions
• Must work well independently and as a team member

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits
• IPERS retirement
• Shift differentials
• Ongoing education
• Positive team culture