Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA

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Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Department: Nursing Department

Job Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt / Hourly

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Current license in good standing to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of KS required.
• Supports the SCL philosophy of caring, compassion, and concern, and the wholeness, wellness, and total care approaches.
• High School diploma or GED, equivalent.
• Current license in good standing to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of required.

Established in 1858 in Kansas, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL) live their mission in the spirit of their founders, St. Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, and Mother Xavier Ross. The Sisters, as Gospel-centered women, share a tradition of responding to the needs of the time, ministering to the vulnerable and marginalized, and caring for the fragile Earth. They share their mission in partnership and collaboration with those committed to working for peace and justice.

Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth is seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting the Sisters. This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in evaluating the Sisters’ current and future medical needs.

• Join a team of patient champions dedicated to top-tier care.
• 3 shifts a week; 12-hour shifts 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM or 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
  Weekends and nights needed!
• Our private nursing facility offers a quiet and pleasant working environment.
• Low resident (Sisters only!) to staff ratio.
• $19.00 per hour plus shift differential ($0.85 to $4.25/hour).
• Accrue 176 hours of PTO in your first year.
• 9 paid holidays, including birthday off with pay.
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance is available for as low as $90/month.
• Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes teamwork and care.

• Provide basic patient care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding Sisters.
• Help Sisters with mobility issues, such as transferring to and from bed or wheelchair, and assist with exercise routines as directed by the nursing staff.
• Monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, and respiration, and report any changes to the nursing staff.
• Assist Sister with activities of daily living, such as toileting and hygiene needs.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families and communicate patient concerns or issues to the nursing staff.
• Document appropriate activities of daily living in the electronic medical records.
• Follow infection control procedures, including proper hand washing and use of personal protective equipment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings, reporting Sister status and any concerns or observations.
• Assist with Sister transportation and movement, including transferring patients between beds and wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards of nursing practice, including maintaining Sister confidentiality and demonstrating a compassionate, caring attitude.
• Passing fresh water to Sisters’ rooms and encourages hydration.
• Assist with carrying out daily living activities.
• Accompany Sisters to Chapel for prayers.
• Passes snacks and follows dietician’s recommendations.
• Occasionally accompany Sisters to doctor’s appointments.
• Assuring the physical comfort and mental well-being of Sisters.
• Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, responding to calls, etc.
• Detecting/correcting situations that have a high probability of causing accidents/injuries to Sisters.
• Observing and reporting symptoms, reactions, and changes.
• Encouraging and participating in rehabilitative measures.
• Helps keep Sisters’ rooms neat and clean.
• Other duties as…