Out of state cna - transfer certification to ks - olathe - united states, brooks

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facility: gss ks olathe cedar lake vlg

location: olathe, ks

address: 15325 s lone elm rd, olathe, ks 66061, usa

shift: varies

job schedule: full time

weekly hours: 40. 00

starting rate: $13.50 - $19.00

pay info: higher wages with experience. night & weekend differentials. raise & bonus after certification.

department details

are you certified out of state and would like to transfer your certification to kansas? we will guide you through the process and hire you for a position while you wait to take your test! apply now.

job summary

the nursing assistant (na) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (rn). knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and personal protective equipment use. provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides range of motion and passive exercises. completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.

the na aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed. documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary. communicates resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. may participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

qualifications

high school graduate or general equivalency diploma (ged) preferred, but not required.

minimum age of 16. prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. a minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. maintains all department specific required certifications.

when applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the unlicensed assistive person (uap) registry.

dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a sanford category ii driver requiring a motor

vehicle report and proof of valid driver s license. also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of

this position as per our sanford driving policy per the leaders request.

benefits

the good samaritan society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. to review your benefit eligibility, visit [link available when viewing the job] .

the good samaritan society is an eeo/aa employer m/f/disability/vet. if you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call [phone number shown when applying] or send an email to [email available when viewing the job] .

the good samaritan society has a drug free workplace policy. an accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

job function: nursing

req number: r-0090394

featured: no

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