Certified Nurse Aide Spclst - State of Kansas : Job Details

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Job Posting Closes: Until filled

Agency Name

Kansas Soldiers Home

About the Position:

* Who can apply: Anyone

* Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

* Full/Part-time: Part-Time PRN

* Regular/Temporary: Temporary

* Work Schedule: Works as needed, up to 19 hours per week

* Eligible to Receive Benefits: No

* Veterans' Preference Eligible: No

Compensation:

Hourly Pay Range: $21.39 per hour + $.30 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift.

Employment Benefits:

* Fitness Centers in select locations

* Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Kansas Soldiers' Home at Fort Dodge is looking for a dependable individual to work as a Certified Nurse Aide on our first shift. Our residents are looking for people, who are friendly, attend work on time as scheduled and who want to be a part of the well-being of our Veterans.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Support residents with activities of daily living by assisting with oral care, bathing, toileting, turning, nutrition, etc.

* Change linens,

* Administer simple therapeutic treatments or procedures,

* Answer call lights and provide assistance,

* Turn and reposition resident at prescribed times,

* Complete required documentation,

* Check residents to assure their safety, cleanliness, and comfort.

* Completes required documentation of ADL's

* Keeps bedside and room clean of clutter to provide aesthetic and safe environment

Qualifications:

Education

* General

Licensing & Certification

* A current Kansas Certified Nurse Aide Certification

Minimum Qualifications

At the time of appointment, must possess a current certification by the Kansas Department of Aging as a Certified Nurse Aide pursuant to K.A.R. 28-39-165

Preferred Qualifications

* Ability to effectively communicate. Ability to function effectively under stress. Ability to relate to residents with empathy and understanding and to maintain a caring attitude.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

* As authorized by the 2018 Kansas Legislature, effective July 1, 2018, K.S.A. 75-4362 is amended to designate all positions with the Kansas Commission on Veterans' Affairs office, to include both the Kansas Soldiers' Home and Kansas Veterans' Home as Safety Sensitive positions and subject to the drug testing program. All applicants with a conditional offer of employment on or after July 1, 2018, shall be required to submit to a drug screening test.

* Must successfully pass background check as required by K.S.A. 39-970.

Recruiter Contact Information:

* Name: Shayle William

* Email: [email protected]

* Phone: 620-###-####

* Mailing Address: 714 Sheridan Unit 128, Fort Dodge, KS 67843

Job Application Process

* Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new one to apply.

* Complete or review your contact information on the My Contact Information page.

* Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of the job posting to the appropriate location.

* Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

To assist in completing your application, please see helpful links below:

* Instructions:

* Frequently Asked Questions

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Disability Hiring Preference | Kansas Department of Administration (ks.gov)

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference would NOT be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785) ###-####, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Agency Information:

About the Position:

Who can apply:

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Regular/Temporary:

Work Schedule:

Eligible to Receive Benefits:

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

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Compensation:

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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)

* Fitness Centers in select locations

* Employee discounts with the STAR Program

* Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Qualifications:

Education:

Licensing & Certification:

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Recruiter Contact Information:

* Name:

* Email:

* Phone:

* Mailing Address:

Job Application Process:

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page:

* Transcripts

* DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application:

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Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran ; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

How to Claim Disablility Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)###-####, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.