CNA - Certified Nursing Aide

University Park Nursing & Rehab Center

CNA - Certified Nursing Aide

Des moines, IA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Open Shifts: FT 6AM - 6PM with every other weekend (3 days a week)

    What You Can Expect:

    Our CNAs love University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation for the meaningful work, stability, and excellent team environment! If you want to grow as a CNA, University Park is where you belong! Currently hiring 6AM - 6PM shift.

    Hi! We’re thrilled you’re thinking about joining us:

    University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation prides itself on a passion for excellence in patient care! We’re under new management, creating an exceptional candidate experience for those seeking employment and a positive , progressive , and fun career path for those who join our team! There is so much here at University Park, and we take pride in selecting the best-skilled professionals who align with our goal of excellence in patient care!

    Reasons to join us:

    *An inspiring leadership team that believes in providing a fun and diverse culture supporting a lifelong career with University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation

    *The ability to get to know your patients and their families

    *Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, MATCHING 401K, Life and Disability insurance, and more

    *Benefits effective 1st day following 30 days of employment

    *Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay (after 90 days)

    *We pay for certification/license renewals, and CEU's!

    *Same Day Pay!

    *Annual Income Increases (at the discretion of the market)

    *Consistent support from the Regional Operations and Nursing Team

    *And so much more!

    Here’s what you will do:

    *Provide for patient’s personal hygiene: bathing, shampoos, shaves, assist with showers

    *Provide daily living activities: assist with meals, feeding, fresh water, and nourishment

    *Provide comfort to residents: positioning and repositioning patients as needed or desired

    *Perform I&O: check for vitals and weight; specimen collection

    *Provide effective delivery and care in the orientation of new employees

    *Utilize resources safely and efficiently

    *Maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment for residents & co-workers

    *Transport residents and equipment as needed

    *Promptly and politely answer residents’ call lights and requests

    *Report observations of a resident to the nurse in charge of the patient to ensure professional assessments

    *Instill confidence in residents by maintaining a positive attitude, neat and clean appearance, and competent and caring performance

    *Perform other duties as assigned and/or required

    **In special areas, perform duties as defined on specialized skill set

    **With specialized training and written approval, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned area

    Essential For You To Have as a University Park Nursing & Rehab CNA:

    *Have and continue acceptable Criminal Background Report

    *Have and continue clean Sex Offender Report

    *Have and continue clean Child and Adult Protective Service Report

    *Understand, speak, read and write English fluently

    *Education, experience, and skills to perform required responsibilities

    *Ability to lift, push or pull at least 25 pounds

    *Ability to bend, twist, squat, kneel, and reach

    *Ability to treat and care for our residents and their property and personal belongings with dignity and respect

    If you have these qualifications, we’d love to chat:

    *Current Iowa Certified Nursing Aide certification required (CNA)

    *High school diploma preferred (GED acceptable)