CNA Training Program - Long Term Care (Lakewood Location)

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CNA Training Program - Long Term Care (Lakewood Location)101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Lakewood Medical CenterKansas City, Missouri

Department

Long Term Care Unit UHLMC

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

7 : 00AM - 7 : 30PM

Hours Per Week

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as Kansas City’s Essential Hospital, UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County / Kansas City.

We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service.

During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses :

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology.

Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners.

As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care.

The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families.

UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.

It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building , located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services.

We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

Under the supervision of licensed personnel and with support of a preceptor, and clinical education from a UH approved education resource, provides personal care, comfort measures, and supportive care to patients.

Collects and documents patient data according to established guidelines. Maintains a safe and clean work environment through inspections and proper techniques as defined in departmental and organizational standards.

Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding residents as necessary and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.

Assisting residents with ambulation, turning, toileting, bathing, and positioning. Expected to obtain CNA certification within 4 months of hire

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED.

Enrolled in a Certified Nursing Assistant program.

As position is in Long Term Care, incumbent is required to successfully complete state approved training program resulting in technician status, complete state-defined competency and skills testing and obtain the CNA certification within 4 (four) months of hire date.

Currently listed in good standing on the State of Missouri registry.

Ability to read and complete necessary documentation legibly, in accordance with regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Current CPR Certification.