Job descriptionABOUT US:

　　Sandhills Care Center is a small nursing home located in the heart of the Sandhills, in Ainsworth, NE. We strive to provide professional and rewarding services, exceeding the expectations of our beloved residents and families. We are committed to excellence when caring for our small-town community and surrounding rural areas.

　　We are seeking a long-term care professional with a passion for caring for others and a deep interest in long term health care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating with residents, handling physical tasks, and will be acutely aware of the challenges faced by elderly individuals and will seek to provide a safe and comfortable living environment.

　　JOB OPPORTUNITIES and WAGES:

　　Sandhills Care Center is currently hiringCertified Nursing Assistants (CNA)for the following shifts:

　　Full/Part Time - Day shift with rotating weekends

　　Full/Part Time - Night Shift with rotating weekends

　　Wages starting at$23.50/hr.

　　Shift Differential for nights and weekends

　　SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

　　Must be a graduate of a State-approved CNA program

　　Must be currently registered/licensed in Nebraska.

　　Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.

　　CPR certification is preferred but not required.

　　Must be 16 years of age or older.

　　Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion

　　Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension

　　Good collaboration and teamwork skills

　　Fast and adaptive problem-solving skills

　　Keen attention to detail

　　In-depth understanding of patient care policies, procedures and regulations

　　Comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly residents and those with specific conditions, disabilities or special needs

　　Physical strength and stamina

　　Familiarity with signs and symptoms of improvement for a number of medical conditions

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Must be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients

　　Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

　　Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

　　Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

　　Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

　　Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

　　Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs

　　DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　The Certified Nursing Aide is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and care standards.

　　INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

　　Grooming and bathing patients with low mobilityAssist with Activities of Daily LivingPreparing each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment, and bathroom needsHelping patients eat and take medications (medication aide required)Making sure they have regular meals and proper medication dosages (medication aide required)Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the nursing and medical staffAssisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bedTurning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfortExercising patients by helping them walkOver all general care of the ResidentsCharting and keeping accurate notationsParticipating in daily activities, keeping residents motivated and engagedBENEFITS

　　Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

　　Optional FLAC Accident and Critical Illness Coverage

　　Optional Life, Disability Insurance

　　Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account

　　ID Shield Protection and more

　　Paid Time Off

　　Christmas Savings Account

　　Shift Differential

　　Overtime/Holiday Pay

　　Small, family-oriented facility and community