Elder's Services - CNA

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.


Job Title:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Department:
Elder's Services
Hours:
40 hours per week - Full-time
Salary:
Starts at $24.55 per hour
Benefits:
At the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, we prioritize our employees' health and well-being, offering unmatched benefits to ensure you are well taken care of. This starts with paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and one (1) day of birthday leave per year! Our health benefits are second to none, with medical, vision, and dental premiums fully covered for employees starting the first of the month after your hire. Our robust retirement plan includes both Traditional and ROTH 401(k) options, featuring an employer match and profit sharing to secure your financial future. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free counseling and a wide range of resources for you and your household! Join us and thrive in a workplace that truly values your health, security, and professional development. To inquire about our full benefits package, please contact us!

About our Facility:
Located on a historically significant site above the Puyallup River in Tacoma, our tribal-funded 12,000-square-foot, 20-bed Elder's Wellness and Assisted Living facility for Puyallup tribal elders offers breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The facility features indoor and outdoor activity spaces, banquet rooms, a lounge and library, a Hall in recognition of Puyallup Tribal elders, and a health and wellness center, including a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, traditional healing room and much more!

Location:
The Puyallup Tribe's Elders House of Respect Residences, Located in Tacoma, WA.
What to expect as a CNA for the Puyallup Tribe of Indians:
• Weekend shift pay differential for evening and NOC shifts.
• Low patient to staff ratio's:
◦ 1 Staff Member providing Services to 4-5 Elders during days and evenings.
◦ 1 Staff Member providing Services to 8-10 Elders during nights.
• Shifts: 8 hour shifts - Day, Evening, NOC.
• Patient Centered Care.
• A High Functioning Teamwork Environment.
Requirement to consider as a prospective Certified Nursing Assistant applicant:
Prospective applicants must be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 and able to provide proof of vaccination.
Schedule a tour of our facility by contacting HR at Jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov!

About the position:
Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Elder Services and the Director of Nursing, the CNA will provide personal care, in-home meal preparation, light housekeeping, assist with ADL’s, vital signs to the Tribal Elders in the Residence assisted living or in the home. Position will be assigned to one area, but may be required to cover for staff at either the Assisted Living Facility or in the Community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Competently assists assigned Elders with ADL’s, transfers, repositioning, personal care, checking head to toe for bruises, blood in urine and for any injuries or wounds.
2. Assists Elders with bathing, grooming, shaving, oral hygiene, elimination needs, dressing/undressing, and ambulation together with any daily tasks (e.g. making bed, changing linens, laundry, light housekeeping, etc.) essential to the Elder’s health in accordance with the individualized care plan.
3. Provide Elders with assistance transferring in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, chairs or automobiles.
4. Takes Elders blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, blood sugar, intake and output (I & O‘s) when needed. Specimen collection and post mortem care.
5. Provides medication administration once training is complete.
6. Calls 911 when Elder is experiencing significant health issues.
7. Ongoing close observation and monitoring of Elder’s health, activities, and habits. Immediately reports any noticeable changes, however small, to supervisor.
8. Provides for comfort and needs of the Elders ensuring their safety and well-being.
9. Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assisted in the orientation of new employees.
10. Accurately updates and documents Elders health records in a timely manner.
11. Answers/responds to call lights and/or requests for assistance promptly and respectfully. Provides welfare checks throughout shift.
12. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of patient care, condition, progress and problems in order to report an