Certified Nursing Aide

We are looking for motivated, passionate individuals who want to make a difference in those that we serve. Come work with a leadership team that cares about you and providing exceptional care! All staff are eligible for an additional $2/hour attendance incentive all days of the week, plus an additional $3/hour on weekends, and shift differentials! Call 515-992-3735 to see what kind of flexible schedule you could have here! Position Summary: Provides personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents.Advises the supervising charge nurse of the residents status at the beginning, during, and at the end of the shift.Contributes knowledge of residents condition/needs to the residents care plan.Assists in the implementation of care plans as directed within the parameters of established policy and procedure.Observes and reports on residents conditions, and documents observations as required.Promotes a safe and clean environment.Complies with requirements of procedures for safe lifting and/or safe transfer of residents per established policies and procedures.Assures that equipment is clean and functional.Maintains nursing assistant certification.Attends 12 in-service programs annually. Other Functions: Performs incidental housekeeping or maintenance tasks as maybe required to maintain a clean, hazard free environment for the residents, visitors and staff.May assist in taking residents to activities.Performs other duties and tasks as may be assigned. Typical Knowledge and Skills: State certification as a nursing assistant is mandatory.Complete familiarity with the duties of a certified nursing assistant is necessary.Highly developed observation skills are desirable.Tolerance, patience, empathy and concern are necessary.Functional literacy in English required. This description is intended to be a general statement about this job and is not to be considered a detailed assignment. It may be modified by Spurgeon Manor to adjust for necessary changes.