Certified Nurse Aide
Location: Columbia Falls Montana
Description: State of Montana is currently seeking to employ Certified Nurse Aide right now, this job will be placed in Montana. More details about this job opportunity please read the description below. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Certified Nurse Aide
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date.
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For more information contact:
State Agency:
Public Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 250
Columbia Falls , MT
59912
Phone: (406)892-3256 248
Fax: (406)892-0256
TTY: Montana Relay Service at 711
E-mail: lgreen@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
69161648
Openings:
3
Location(s):
Columbia Falls
Job Status:
Part-Time Permanent
Shift:
Varied Shifts
Date Posted:
11/4/2013
Closing Date:
11/15/2013
Department:
Public Health and Human Services
Division:
MT Veterans Home
Bureau:
SLTC
Union:
MEA/MFT
Bargaining Unit:
070
Band/! Grade:
3
State Application Required:
Salary:
$10.94 - $14.65
Salary Unit:
Hourly
Additional Salary Information: 1 perm posiition; 1 aggregate position; 1 per diem position
Applicant Pool: If another department
vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may
be used for the selection.
Special Information:
The Montana Veterans’ Home is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans’ Administration certified facility that has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. Admission is for honorably discharged veterans who qualify for skilled/intermediate nursing care or domiciliary self-care living. Spouses of veterans may be admitted on a space-available basis.
This position is a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). The CNA assists residents with daily living activities. Other responsibilities include:
Measuring and recordings residents’ vital signs such as temperature, blo! od pressure, weight, pulse and respiratory rate;
Assisting residents with daily living activities such as eating, personal hygiene, and dressing; and
Providing compassionate support to residents/family members and encouraging open communication.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
Criminal History Background Check
Duties:
Measures and records residents’ vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiratory rate.
Assists residents with daily living activities such as eating, personal hygiene, and dressing.
Provides compassionate support to residents/family members and encourages open communication.
Measures input and output, and collect specimens for testing.
Answers call light for assistance and responds to residents’ needs.
Assists staff in providing resident care and responds to emergencies.
Observes residents’ condition or! behavior and reports changes to nurse.
Changes linens, make b! eds, cleans residents rooms, bathrooms, or other resident areas.
Maintains records of CNA care provided to each resident.
Transcribes codes corresponding to resident care.
Other Duties as Assigned
Competencies:
Work is of medium demand, that involves lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling; stooping; twisting and extensive standing. *Lift 50# occasionally; *Lift 15-20# frequently; *Push/pull 60# occasionally/ *Reach forward and below frequently. Must have the ability to transfer residents safely. Must be able to effectively communicate with patients. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens. May have to work with uncooperative residents at times.
Required for the first day of work:
Knowledge of the aging process and basic anatomy.
Knowledge of caregiver role and infection controls.
Knowledge of residents’ rights and confidentiality principles.
Written and! oral communication skills.
Ability to provide residents with quality care.
Ability to demonstrate patience and empathy.
Ability to observe and pay attention to details.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Montana CNA certification.
Two years CNA experience.
Supplemental Questions: None Required
Additional Materials Required: None Required
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This job starts available on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 15:50:22 GMT