Certified Nursing Assistant

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Position Summary

Working under the supervision and guidance of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN), the CNA is responsible for assisting with the direct patient care within the scope of their practice, as well as other work in the community which supports the patient milieu. The CNA assists licensed staff to ensure optimal patient care and participates in the healthcare team effort to provide and maintain a clean, safe and attractive environment for residents. The work will include components of direct resident care, nutritional support, observation and documentation, and general maintenance of the resident’s environment. The CNA is responsible for maintaining his/her own clinical and mandatory education requirements, and for meeting the established standards of the profession; he/she is an advocate for the residents under his/her care and their families. He/she collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient resident care delivery and the achievement of desired resident outcomes. The CNA demonstrates knowledge of age-specific patient demographics and needs, and understands the requirements of quality care through improvement in performance techniques that facilitate positive outcomes in resident care. He/she promotes an environment of personalized caring and supports the organization’s vision and mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services.

Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:

• Understanding and empathizing with client needs
• Surpassing client expectations
• Demonstrating a high level of integrity
• Exhibiting compassion and commitment
• Advocating for social justice
• Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
• Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology

As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.

The duties and responsibilities of a CNA include, but are not limited to the following:

• Engaging/communicating with residents on an ongoing basis to develop a trusting, cordial relationship with the residents.
• Observing residents, and taking vital signs as per plan of care.
• Reporting any health issues and changes of conditions immediately to the supervising nurse.
• Taking care of a resident’s personal hygiene, including assisting with showers/baths, shaving, hair care, nail care, etc.
• Remind and/or assist residents with toileting as per care plan.
• Emptying catheter bags.
• Monitoring vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pain level, and weight as assigned.
• Serving meals, clear dining area, meal tray delivery to resident’s room as approved by licensed nurse.
• Making beds, changing linens, making laundry ready and available for laundry aide.
• Keeping the residents’ space tidy on an ongoing basis, to include washing dishes in the resident’s unit, discarding food older than 3 days, etc.
• Assisting the resident to activities, meals, etc.
• Provide CNA care as identified in the Resident’s Care Plan and as directed by the supervisor.
• Report any resident’s refusal of care or any change in condition to the licensed nurse, Wellness Coordinator or Director of Nursing Services or to the med tech if no LN available.
• Maintain a safe environment with working knowledge of emergency equipment and appropriate usage as necessary.
• Consistently demonstrate principles and practices of infection control in the performance of duties.
• Identify any potential abuse situations and report immediately to the licensed nurse or Wellness Coordinator or Director of Nursing Services and call state abuse hotline.
• Complete documentation of care provided and other required documentation must be completed before reporting off of assigned duty.
• Refer inquiries for circumstances beyond scope of practice, knowledge and skills, to the appropriate person (see number 2 for particular staff).
• Know and observe HIPPA regulations in the dissemination of resident information.
• Participate in general monthly in-services up to 12 in-service hours per year.
• Participate in self-evaluation.
• Maintain established standards of care within the scope of CNA practice.
• Recommend program change and development; equipment, environmental or personnel changes that streamline the operation without negatively impacting quality of care.
• Know and utilize community policies and procedures.
• Participate in and/or attend organization sponsored and external community events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Must be sufficiently flexible to perform a variety of duties, some or all of which may undergo frequent change.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check, as well as pass any state-specific abuse/fraud registry checks.

EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL SKILLS

• Must be able to speak, write, read, and follow instructions in English.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to do simple calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

REASONING ABILITY

• Employee must display good judgment and decision-making ability.

Education and Experience, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical Screening

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have successfully completed an accredited Nursing Assistant Program and be currently licensed by the professional licensing entity for CNA in WA state.
• Maintains current CPR/BCLS certification at all times.
• Long Term Care Experience is preferred but not required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete a pre-hire and annual TB test screening.
• Annual employee health screening required
• Annual TB test required
• Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all times during the flu season.

Work Environment

Work will require lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 100lbs. It will also include sitting, walking, standing to carry out job duties.

Physical Requirements

Employment will operate in a supportive environment and will participate as a team member with a Primary Team Leader who is a licensed nurse and with other members of the facility team who will collectively provide quality care to residents.

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 21.22 USD Hourly

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.