CNA- Part Time Days - Calvin Community

• Complete a state-approved CNA training program and have an Iowa Certification.
• Demonstrate ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
• Must be able to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative, and team-oriented culture.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Must possess a strong customer service focus.
• Must demonstrate tact, patience, enthusiasm, and a cheerful disposition when working with other employees residents, and family members.
• Ability to maintain resident and employee confidentiality consistent with all applicable government regulations including HIPAA.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen, negative TB, physical, and be vaccinated or obtain an exemption before employment.

• Provides individualized attention and encouragement to each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
• Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents, and provides support to the residents according to their care plan.
• Contributes to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the resident's needs and preferences.
• Attends to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communication, or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements.
• Fully understands all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.
• Is responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents’ rights.
• Observes residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
• Provides care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents, and applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas.
• Answers residents’ call bells promptly and courteously.
• Lifts move, and transport residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.

• Competitive pay.
• Weekend deferential.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discounted Employee Meals.
• Growth opportunities.

Since 1965, Calvin Community’s success can be attributed to its mission: to provide, on a non-profit basis, services to older adults in a caring, Christian community designed to meet their physical, social spiritual and psychological needs and contribute to their health, security and happiness.