Rehabilitation CNA

Job description

Overview
Department: RehabilitationEmployment Type: Full time
Shift’s Available: Days
Hours: 12-Hour shifts - 7:00am-7:00pm
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO
We are seeking a Rehabilitation CNA, also referred to as a Rehab Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Rehab CNA. The Rehab CNA work with patients in the recovery process who are undergoing rehabilitation after surgery, injury, or illness. The Rehab CNA work closely with other healthcare professionals and provide hands-on support to help patients regain their strength, mobility, and independence.
Responsibilities
• Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding while promoting dignity and independence
• Support mobility and rehabilitation exercises under therapist guidance to improve strength, balance, and coordination safely
• Monitor and promptly report changes in patients’ physical and emotional conditions to nursing staff for timely intervention
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment by organizing patient areas and removing hazards to prevent injury and infection
• Assist with positioning and transferring patients using safe techniques to prevent pressure ulcers and promote circulation
• Encourage and motivate patients to actively participate in their rehabilitation programs by providing emotional support and positive reinforcement

Qualifications
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required
• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.
• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf