Nursing Assistant - Immediate Opening

Company: Presbyterian Homes & Services
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

Overview: Prairie Gate is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants ( CNA / Nursing Assistant / Caregiver / Resident Assistant ) to join our team in our Long Term Care.Prairie Gate senior living community in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is one of Presbyterian Homes & Services newest communities. Prairie Gates updated prairie-style architecture will beckon the adventurous, with inviting interior spaces for social gatherings, opening to an expanse of prairie plantings, and flowers lining outdoor walking paths, engaging the senses and promoting wellness.Why work for Presbyterian Homes & Services?

• Opportunities available for both certified and non-certified nursing assistants at this community
• Competitive pay & routine pay increases
• Shift differentials for Evening & Overnight shifts
• Benefits packages for Full-Time employees
• Scholarship program awards up to $5,250 per year!
• Nursing loan forgiveness program get your minimum monthly nursing school loan payment paid by us!
• Free Fitness Center access
• Backyard patio and fire pit for BBQ's in the summer
• Off-street Parking
• Free Employee Meals
• On-site library to check out books
• Opportunities for growth & internal promotionare virtually unlimitedThis community offers the following care options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care.Near by towns include: Chautauqua, Crescent, Weston, Iowa & Omaha, Nebraska. This community is within walking distance of Iowa Western Community College. Responsibilities:
  • Perform ADLs as scheduled and assist other Certified Nursing Assistants as needed while maintaining consistency with regulations and established best practices.
  • Monitor changes in residents condition
  • Transferring and assisting residents with mobility using various methods (gait belt, mechanical lifts, etc.)
  • Ensure residents are cared for with dignity. Qualifications:
    • Caregiving experience preferred but applicants without experience will still be considered.
    • Nursing Assistant Certification required to work in Long Term Care not certified? Apply to Assisted Living!
    • Demonstrated compatibility with the PHS mission and operating philosophies.
    • Commitment to work every other weekend and scheduled holidays.
    • Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers. About PHS: Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a non-profit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high quality housing choices, care and service options for older adults. Over 7,000 employees serve 27,000 older adults through 50 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, and through Optage home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, a progressive model of primary care, care navigation and value-based services for over 5,300 older adults in Minnesota. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader concerned with promoting independence, vitality and well-being for those they serve.We believe employees are the most important resource in our ministry and we are committed to an environment where employees are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to grow our employees from within, the development opportunities with us are virtually unlimited. We offer competitive wages, opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and incredible benefits like education assistance and nursing loan forgiveness.If you have a desire to honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults, consider answering the call and join our team.PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

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