Certified Nursing Assistant - 2nd Shift

Ivy atDavenport is looking for a caring, compassionate, and patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team on 2nd Shift (2pm - 10pm). We are a small skilled nursing facility of75 dually certified beds in the Davenport, Iowa area. We are a solutions-basedcompany that strives to make a difference in the lives of those we serve bycommitting to uphold our core values: IVY CARES; Integrity, Values and Yielding resultsthrough Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Solutions.

Potentialcandidates must be willing to make that commitment as well. They should alsopossess proven experience as CNA in Long-Term Care, with a passion for providing highquality care. We are looking for motivated individuals who arehard-working healthcare professionals and who strive for excellence. If this isyou, we would love for you to apply to join Team Ivy today!

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits for FT staff
• Voluntary Aflac Plans for FT & PT staff
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Monthly Rent Raffles
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Access Perks

Responsibilities:

• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis.
• Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
• Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information, as assigned.
• Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
• Routinely turn and position residents, as necessary.
• Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.
• Recognize a resident’s ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the care giving environment.
• Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care.
• Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.
• Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless a bed patient) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves.
• Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed.
• Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas.
• Assist nursing staff with the basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of residents and self-contamination of equipment and supplies.
• Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control.
• Take TPR (temperature, pulse, & rate), blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc., as directed.
• Promptly answer call lights and assist with other resident needs.
• Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents.
• Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Successfully completed state approved certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program.
• At least one year’s experience as a nursing assistant preferred.
• 18 and older

Location:

The Ivy at Davenport

800 E Rusholme St, Davenport, IA 52803