Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) - Hospice - Full Time - Days - Omaha, NE

Tabitha Home Health Care and Hospice LLC - A Collaboration with Immanuel in Omaha NE is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to work 8a - 4:30p. This schedule includes a holiday rotation.

The Certified Nursing Assistant enhances the ability of Tabithas Seniors/residents/clients to remain at home living independently for as long as possible by providing personal care emotional support assistance with activities of daily living and basic therapeutic care to Seniors/clients. While doing so they will contribute to the physical mental emotional and spiritual well-being of Seniors/clients through respectful professional competent and personable interaction. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate records of Senior/client care.

Essential Functions

1. Provides assistance with activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing dressing grooming feeding toileting transferring/ambulation and continence.
2. Assists with Senior/client admissions discharges transfers and orientation of new employees.
3. Follows department protocol for submission of completed documentation.
4. Prioritizes assignments making adjustments throughout shift to meet frequently changing/ overlapping Senior/client/caregiver/TEAMember/manager needs call lights when necessary.
5. Performs work duties within the assigned work environment related to the position as assigned by Tabitha regardless of TEAMember preference.
6. Follows through on the comprehensive care plan/service plan as developed for each individual Senior/client.
7. Complies with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy by insuring that Protected Health Information (PHI) is safeguarded at all times.
8. Implements activities for the Seniors/clients.
9. Prepares plates and serves meals snacks and other foods requested by/for/to Senior/client.
10. Assists with cleanup of the dining room and is responsible for housekeeping and laundry duties as needed.

Ideal Candidate

• COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak read write and understand the English language including medical terminology related to the job.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability of 50 - pounds demonstrating strength and agility at Tabithas discretion.
• AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 16.
• EDUCATION:High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• EXPERIENCE:6 months experience as an aide or caregiver preferred.
• Credentials: CNA certification in good standing as demonstrated by inclusion on the Nebraska State Registry required or must be willing to obtain CNA certification within 6 months of hire. MA-40 certification preferred. If utilizing MA-40 certification CPR is required. All certifications must be kept up to date at the expense of the employee. Must meet Tabithas vaccination requirements