CNA - Dunklau Gardens - Evening / Night Shifts

Why Work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary

Location : Dunklau Gardens Address : 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE Available Work Schedule : Full-Time, Part-Time & Casual / PRN 8 or 12-hour shifts available : Evening Shift : 2pm to 10 : 30pm and comes with 10% shift differential! Night Shift : 5 : 45pm to 6 : 15am and comes with 15% shift differential!

• Casual / PRN
• Casual / PRN employees work on an 'as needed' basis to meet the needs of the business. Workdays / hours will often vary from week to week. Casual / PRN workers are required to work at least 24 hours each month. Ask your recruiter / hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position : - Sign-on bonus : Up to $4,000 - Referral bonus - Shift differentials & other financial incentives - Tuition assistance - Academic sponsorship with Methodist College - Free Parking Performs various direct and indirect resident care activities and functions under the direct supervision of the Unit Nurse or Manager. Provides physical, social and emotional needs to residents within a safe, protective environment.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions Provides direct resident care under the supervision of licensed professional nursing team.

Prepares and transports or ambulates residents for meals, sets up each resident and resident's tray; assists in feeding residents (if necessary) and distributes water and other nourishments according to resident's needs.

Assists and accompanies resident in the admission, transfer, and discharge process while assuring comfort and safety.

Provides Indirect Resident Care by ensuring privacy for all residents by closing doors, utilizing curtains, shades down (at night and during cares), keeping resident properly covered during cares, knocking on doors before entering and using low tone of voice.

Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of residents' needs for comfort and safety; follows through accurately to provide residents with good nursing care.

Cleans work areas on own initiative.

Assumes responsibility for residents' clothing and personal property (prosthetic devices, hearing aids, glasses, etc.) by securing items in accordance with established procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to understand and carry out instructions, follow schedules, complete reports and medical record documentation.

Ability to correct, record and report potential needs to the appropriate caregiver.

Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills commensurate with the job requirements.

Schedule

8 or 12-hour shifts available : Evening Shift : 2pm to 10 : 30pm and comes with 10% shift differential! Night Shift : 5 : 45pm to 6 : 15am and comes with 15% shift differential!

Job Description

Job Requirements Education High school diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) preferred. Successful completion of the 75 hour Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification course required.

License / Certifications Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) required. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred to have at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Experience One to two years' healthcare experience in Long Term Care preferred.

Skills Medical terminology.

Physical Requirements Physical Continuously stand / walk or lift / handle / carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples : Nurses, LPNs, and physical therapists. Environmental Located in an indoor area. Examples : patient care providers and laboratory technicians. Hazards Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Category 1 : Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.