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Certified Nursing Assistant
Status: Part-Time & Full Time
Shift: Day, Evening and NOC available
Wage: $16.00-$20.00/hr DOE
Location: Ovation Heartwood - 470 Maxwell Plz, Omaha, NE 68154
An Ovation team member will emulate the Ovation brand with a focus on service, exceeding expectations and creating exceptional, memorable moments for all residents. Team members will always embrace and emulate the Ovation mission statement and core values and set an example of these values for all those that interact with them. They will assist residents to find their passion for life and pursuit of engagement within the Ovation family and create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the community. They will encourage and support teamwork and create memorable moments for our residents.
Our Mission: To enhance the life of every person we serve
Supports and maintains The Avamere Family of Companies Core Values:
Integrity above all else
Passion for the quality of peoples lives. Quality that is obvious
Innovation, not emulation
A culture of respect, belonging, and celebration of diversity
Reaching to learn, grow and embrace change
Teamwork, trust, camaraderie, and fun
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the residents assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.
Responsibilities:

• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this Community when recording information.
• Report all changes in a residents condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Change Nurse as soon as practical.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur
• Ensure that the residents room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admissions kit available, etc.).
• Greet residents and escort them to their rooms.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area
• Assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary
• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
• Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores).
• Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Follow work assignments and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other Community personnel, to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must Possess a state approved Certified Nursing Assistant course & exam
• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with state laws of this state.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept

Employee Perks:

• Employee meal credit
• Tuition assistance
• Career development opportunities
• Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more
• Generous PTO policy
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage