Medication Aide​/Certified Nursing Asst - Care Center

Location:

Sioux Center, IA

Regular

Evening Shift (United States of America)

For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

There’s no other way to say it:
You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work.

If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

At Sioux Center Health, our people are the heart of everything we do. Guided by a strong mission and a commitment to exceptional care, we've built a stable, thriving organization where employees make a meaningful difference.

Our dedication to excellence is reflected in the recognition we have earned. Sioux Center Health has been named a Top Workplace in Iowa, received Best of the Northwest honors in 13 categories—including Best Place to Work—and earned a Five-Star Patient Survey Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). We have also been recognized as a Chartis Top 100 Critical Access Hospital and Top Hospital in Iowa.

Our Care Center has received the Leading Age Excellence in Workplace Award, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive environment for both residents and employees. Beyond our organization, you'll find an outstanding community to call home. Sioux County was ranked #4 in the nation among the Healthiest Communities by U.S. News & World Report and CVS Health, reflecting the high quality of life and strong community values that make this region a great place to live, work, and grow.

• The Medication Aide, under supervision of the charge nurse, provides assistance with distribution of medications to residents. Assists with CNA responsibilities as needed.
• The Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) provides direct care for the Long-Term Care residents that follows the Care Plan and assists each resident to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition.

• Part time, evening shift, every 3rd weekend and every 3rd holiday.

• Completion of 75 hour C.N.A. course and Certified Medication Aid required. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Prior related work experience preferred. Attends 12 hours of in-service training yearly. Competent on the use of blood glucose machine.

• Certified as a Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide in the State of Iowa required.

• Communicates effectively with residents, families, and coworkers to protect and promote each resident’s dignity, individuality and rights.
• Assesses patient’s daily needs and treatments. This includes obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, assessing need for assistance with or independence in dressing needs, bathing, eating, and ambulation. The CNA conducts the assessments in consideration for the patient’s choice, privacy, dignity, and independence. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, they provide input in the care planning process.
• Provides or assists the patient with daily needs and treatments in accordance with established policy and procedure. This includes assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral, hygiene, bed making, transferring into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with…