Certified Nursing Assistant (Cna) - Per Diem - Monroe

Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). As a statewide nonprofit serving seniors, families and children in need of support, we take a whole-person approach to our organization and delivery of our services — because we believe we must find the strengths in people and build on these for lasting change to occur.

When you join our team as a CNA, you'll be part of a team of nurses, other CNA's, and administrative professionals who are committed to supporting our staff in their work of serving seniors and their families at the Monroe Skilled Nursing Campus. In this position, you'll bring a high school diploma or equivalent and a current CNA License registered with the State of Michigan. Additional experience includes six months prior Certified Nursing Assistance experience in a long-term care setting.

Here is some of what you'll be responsible for:

• Attend 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, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements. (Activities of Daily Living – ADLs)
• Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provide support to the resident according to the care plan; contribute to the care planning process by providing the charge care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and personal dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them; interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a Christ-centered environment
• Fully understand all aspects of residents' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse; responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents' rights
• Protect the personal belongings of each resident; promptly report missing items according to established policy and participate in efforts to locate missing items
• Provide 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, etc.
• Answer residents' call lights promptly and courteously
• Perform various tasks assigned by the supervisor including vital signs, residents' weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, etc.
• Complete certified nursing assistant records documenting care provided or other information in keeping with department policies
• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials
• Assist with orienting residents and their families to the nursing home upon admission and if transfers occur

Why Choose Wellspring?

You may be wondering why Wellspring would be a good option for you. Here are some of the benefits to being part of the nursing team at the Livonia Skilled Nursing & Rehab Community with Wellspring:

• You won't be alone. You'll be part of a dedicated and caring team of nurses, caregivers and administrative staff and connect through weekly meetings and trainings
• You'll receive clinical supervision and help as needed
• You'll create meaningful connections with each resident
• You'll work at a minimum 2 weekdays and 2 weekend days a month, working 8 hour shifts
• You'll be eligible to enroll in our benefits of SupportLinc, DailyPay, etc.

Wellspring Lutheran Services
33600 Luther Ln
Livonia, MI 48154

Full Job Description Available at Interview.