Employment Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs : parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Employee discounts with the
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary :
This is a direct care position, responsible for providing assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the Kansas Veterans’ Home (KVH).
KVH is A Place of Honor that Veterans and qualified Veteran family members call home. Each unit or neighborhood has room for up to 26 residents and our Nurse Aides play a vital role in the continued success of our 5-star home.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following :
- Support residents with activities of daily living; Document ADL’s Oral care, dressing, bathing, toileting, transporting, turning, and nutrition
- Perform related routine activities such as changing linens and administering simple therapeutic treatments / procedures
- Answer call lights and provide assistance
- Obtain and record vital signs
- Measure and records input and output; Collect specimen
- Places and removes protective or assistive devices
- Ensure residents are clean, dry, and comfortable
- Maintain a safe environment
- An essential function of this position is regular and predictable attendance.
- Contact the recruiter listed below for a full position description. Duties may vary based on location of assignment with the home.
Qualifications
- Licensing & Certification : Possess a current certification by the Kansas Department of Aging as a Certified Nurse Aide pursuant to K.A.R. 28-39-165
- Minimum Qualifications : Must successfully bass background check as required by K.S.A. 39-970.
- Preferred Qualifications : (May be used to screen candidates) Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to function effectively under stress Ability to identify basic differences in situations and determine appropriate action A helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.
- Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements : Must take and pass a drug screening within 24 hours of being offered the position.
Obtain a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate (Request yours here.) Pass a criminal background screening.
30+ days ago