Certified Nursing Aide Guide

Salary $20.
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38 Hourly $43,395 - $69,432 Annually This position is a Pay Band HD Posting Details THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS.
Why does the job exist? Perform day-to-day activities in meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping of the kitchen, common areas, and resident rooms.
Will direct, train, discipline and evaluate employees working in the homes they are assigned to.
Assists in ensuring systems and procedures are functioning as designed and that the teams have the resources, training, information, and support necessary to be successful in their duties and work cohesively with everyone.
How does it get done? Providing and maintaining care of resident to help them improve their overall well-being by assisting with resident care and care plan implementation.
Training , directing, discipline and evaluate employees under their supervision.
Making well-informed, effective and timely decisions and perceive the impact and implications of those decisions.
Listening effectively and clarify information as needed communicating, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
Record and report pertinent information on progress notes, incident reports, and census reports.
Who are the customers? The primary customers are the brave men and women that answered our nations call, executed their duties and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health.
This job will also support the widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (Gold Star Parents) Ideal Candidate Experience with Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), state survey process, handling of lab specimens, transporting patience to and from appointments and outings.
Two (2) years experience as a Certified Nursing Aide.
One (1) year of supervisory experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.
Minimum Qualification High school diploma or equivalent, certification as a Nursing Aide (CNA), and one and a half (1.
5) years of experience providing basic dietary, housekeeping and/or laundry services in a traditional long term care facility and/or as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.
Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four and a half (4.
5) years may substitute for the required certification and experience.
Substitution Table No job description available Employment Requirements Employment is subject to criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act, (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.
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11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results.
This position is designated safety sensitive.
Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.
Must possess and maintain a valid American Heart Association BLS / CPR Certification Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Must possess and maintain a current Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate from the State of New Mexico Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training.
Must sign and observe confidentiality agreement.
Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle maybe required; Working hours may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours.
Essential functions of the job and specific physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources office.
Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting within a long-term facility with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage.
Walking throughout the facility and frequent communication and interaction with residents, staff, and the public.
Periods of walking, standing, bending pushing, pulling, lifting, and stretching for a variety of activities may be required.
Must be able to function under pressure and stressful situations Health hazards such as exposure to contagious viruses and diseases.
May also include routine exposure to public, fellow employees, and facility resident illness, stressful situation, and bodily fluids, as well as exposure to physical and/or verbal abuse.
Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; some lifting; extended hours to meet deadlines will be required.
Working hours may include on-call, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours.
Essential functions of the job and physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources Office Supplemental Information Benefits: Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Berna Garcia 575/894-4234 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.