Ecumen Detroit Lakes
Overview

Get your CNA for free and get paid while in training! Class will be starting January 9th, 2024

Ecumen Detroit Lakes is hiring a Nursing Assistant, Student. Ecumen Detroit Lakes consists of 101 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 92 nursing home beds and 22 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services.

Ecumen Overview

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.

Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant, CNA-Student is responsible for providing supervised personal care and designated health-related services while enrolled in CNA training to become certified. This position, under the direction of professional nurses, follows the individualized client care plan, as well as all HIPAA guidelines. As a Nursing Assistant, CNA - Student, you will be guided by LPN/RNs and experience non-hospital nursing and the rewards of community-based care.

Essential job responsibilities include:

Assist with treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director per individualized care plan. Including but not limited to:

• Dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, transferring;
• Assists with AM and HS cares including oral care as needed;
• Incontinence care;
• Assistive devices, glasses and hearing aids;

Provides physical care to residents according to established procedures and performance standards including Activities of Daily Living (ADL's). Monitoring vital signs and providing Range of Motion exercises in a manner that encourages independence and dignity. Assists with adaptive equipment.

Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties.

Reports changes in resident's physical condition, behavior and level of independent functioning to the nurse.

Assists with admissions and discharges.

Reports pertinent information and concerns regarding residents, families, staff, visitors and building operation to appropriate personnel.

Accurately completes required documentation.

Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the Clinical Director or Registered Nurse.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Nursing Assistant, CNA-Student

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program within four months of entering the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ecumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We participate in E-Verify.