Elders Services Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Title:Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Department:Elders ServicesHours:40 hours per week - Full-timeSalary:Starts at $25.29 per hourBenefits:At the Puyallup Tribe of Indians we prioritize our employees health and well-being offering unmatched benefits to ensure you are well taken care of. This starts with paid holidays vacation leave sick leave and one (1) day of birthday leave per year! Our health benefits are second to none with medical vision and dental premiums fully covered for employees starting the first ofthe month after your hire. Our robust retirement plan includes both Traditional and ROTH 401(k) options featuring an employer match and profit sharing to secure your financial future. Additionally our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free counseling anda wide range of resources for you and your household! Join us and thrive in a workplace that truly values your health security and professional development. To inquire about our full benefits package please contact us! About Our FacilityLocated on a historically significant site above the Puyallup River in Tacoma our Tribal-funded 12000-square-foot Elders Wellness and Assisted Living facility serves up to 20 Puyallup Tribal Elders. The facility offers breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic features indoor and outdoor activity spaces banquet rooms a lounge and library a hall honoring Puyallup Tribal Elders and a comprehensive Health and Wellness Center. Amenities include a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool sauna steam room traditional healing room and much Puyallup Tribes Elders House of Respect Residences located in Tacoma to expect as a CNA for the Puyallup Tribe of Indians:Weekend shift pay differential for evening and NOC shiftsLow patient to staff ratios:1 Staff Member providing Services to 4-5 Elders during days and evenings1 Staff Member providing Services to 8-10 Elders during nights8-hour shifts available: Day Evening and NOCPatient centered careA high-functioning team-oriented environmentRequirement to consider as a prospective Certified Nursing Assistant applicant:Prospective applicants must be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 and able to provide proof of vaccination. Schedule a tour of our facility by contacting HR at ! About the position:Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Elder Services and the Director of Nursing the CNA will provide personal care in-home meal preparation light housekeeping assist with ADLs vital signs to the Tribal Elders in the Residence assisted living or in the will be assigned to one area but may be required to cover for staff at either the Assisted Living Facility or in the Duties and Responsibilities:Competently assists assigned Elders with ADLs transfers repositioning personal care checking head to toe for bruises blood in urine and for any injuries or Elders with bathing grooming shaving oral hygiene elimination needs dressing/undressing and ambulation together with any daily tasks (e.g. making bed changing linens laundry light housekeeping etc.) essential to the Elders health in accordance with the individualized care plan. Provide Elders with assistance transferring in and out of beds baths wheelchairs chairs or Elders blood pressure pulse temperature respirations blood sugar intake and output (I & Os) when needed. Specimen collection and post mortem medication administration once training is 911 when Elder is experiencing significant health close observation and monitoring of Elders health activities and habits. Immediately reports any noticeable changes however small to for comfort and needs of the Elders ensuring their safety and effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assisted in the orientation of new updates and documents Elders health records in a timely to call lights and/or requests for assistance promptly and respectfully. Provides welfare checks throughout accurate and up-to-date records of patient care condition progress and problems in order to report and discuss observations with supervisor or assigned nurse. Report and document any injury fall or change of status immediately to Elders when directed in simple prescribed exercises and in the use of braces or artificial Elders to and from dining room or with in-home dining. Assists with feeding when necessary. Adheres to infection control and other safety and sanitizes areas used and occupied by patient/Elder. Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe a safe and attractive environment for Elders and co-workers; transports Elders and equipment as appropriate. Notifies family members when Elder needs shopping done for reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for all other duties as Responsibilities:This position does not have any supervisory duties. Qualifications and Requirements:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) a minimum of three (3) months of social service health field-related experience and/or training/ or satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have and maintain a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate. Must demonstrate a mature emotionally stable manner and display a sympathetic attitude toward providing services to clients at home or in the Assistant Living Facility who have medical Tribal Members that have their Nurses Assistant Registered (NAR) certification from an accredited school and do not yet meet the experience requirements will be considered but must be able to obtain their Certified Nursing Assistant certification at next available testing date and must participate in trainee program for first 6 months of Requirements:Must demonstrate appropriate judgment skills to be able to make independent decisions in routine client care take initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual and exhibit commitment to the goals and vision of the place the needs of the client first at all times and strive to deliver excellent care to clients in their home or provide a high-level of customer service to Elders and Elders family adhere to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior integrity and honesty. Maintains professionalism and mindful regard to clients privacy personal effects safety health and well-being. Maintains integrity and standard of personal ethics on and off the job so as not to call trustworthiness with clients personal effects into promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to the Tribes and Departments policies and maintains confidentiality of all departmental and client related information. Protects clients right to proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost effective manner. Adheres to departmental dress codes as requested by supervisor. Attends and participates in staff meetings required in-services departmental activities and other meetings as material equipment and time in a safe beneficial and cost effective manner. Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner. Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills:Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and distance. Reasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Licenses or Certificates:Must have a valid and unrestricted Washington State drivers license and be insurable and must sign a release of information to obtain a Washington State Driving Abstract periodically throughout employment. Must have a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or be a Puyallup Tribal Member able to obtain the CNA certification within six months of hire. Must have or obtain First Aid/CPR certification within the first 90 days of provide proof of COVID vaccination before interview or be fully vaccinated prior to Skills and Abilities:Ability and knowledge to work closely with Puyallup Tribal be culturally sensitive to Tribal customs traditions and submit to and pass a criminal background check prior to employment and periodically after employment including random urine analysis to ensure safety of clients. Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear and perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds perform one person transfer under routine and emergency situations reposition a bedbound patient alone. Ability to withstand periodic contact with dog/cat hair dust mold mildew and household cleaning vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Requires the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential employee must possess reliable means of transportation to and from employee may be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings. The employee may be exposed to high crime areas within the service community. The employee may be required to endure exposure to weather and temperature noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Required to travel to Puyallup Tribal clients homes throughout the service Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. 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