Certified Nursing Assistant/Resident Advocate-Heber

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP • Heber City, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned residents in accordance with care plans, facility policies and procedures, and at the direction of supervisor(s). The role also involves Resident Advocate duties, assisting the Social Service Director/Consultant/Administrator in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social services programs. This includes meeting with administration and staff, participating in discharge planning, care plan development, and encouraging resident/responsible party participation. The Resident Advocate will also assist residents in obtaining transportation, accurately document social service actions, assist with facility policy development, ensure staff are knowledgeable about Resident’s Rights, engage in Advance Care Planning, and advocate for residents' rights. When there is an allegation of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation, the Social Worker will report and assist with reporting to the appropriate State agency and complete investigations. The Resident Advocate will ensure residents with mental illness or psychosocial difficulties have access to appropriate treatment and resources.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state (preferred, not required).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current Food Handler Permit
• Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.
• At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care (preferred, not required).
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
• Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care.
• Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state
• At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive services to nurse, med tech and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.
• Assists resident with or performs activities of daily living for resident in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures.
• Assists resident with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
• Delivers nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.
• Assists with weighing residents according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists with tracking the condition of the resident’s skin. Reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.
• Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified task was done.
• Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor.
• Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).
• Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
• Treats all residents with dignity and respect.
• Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
• Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• Completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Attend care-plan meetings of assigned residents.
• Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
• Accepts certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require.
• Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.
• The Resident Advocate will assist the Social Service Director/Consultant/Administrator in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of social services programs of this facility.
• The Resident Advocate will meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed.
• The Resident Advocate will participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of care plans and resident assessments.
• The Resident Advocate will encourage residents/responsible parties to participate in the development of their care plan, and invite them to care plan meetings accordingly.
• The Resident Advocate will assist residents in obtaining transportation to medical appointments, upon discharge, etc.
• The Resident Advocate will accurately and completely document social service actions and interactions in each resident’s medical record.
• The Resident Advocate will assist with facility policy development and annual review in order to positively impact the quality of care delivered to residents.
• The Resident Advocate will assist the Social Services Director/Administrator in ensuring that staff members are knowledgeable about Resident’s Rights and encourage staff to maintain and enhance each resident’s dignity in recognition of each resident’s individuality.
• The Resident Advocate will engage in Advance Care Planning for assigned residents upon admission, and make sure that any Advance Directives are reviewed with the resident/resident representative on a regular basis.
• The Social Worker will ensure that staff members are made aware of the resident’s code status and end-of-life wishes and will assist with informing and educating residents and their representatives about health care options and ramifications.
• The Resident Advocate will advocate for residents and assist them in assertion of their rights within the facility.
• When there is an allegation of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation, the Social Worker will report to the Social Services Director and/or Administrator and assist with reporting to the appropriate State agency, as well as completion of a thorough investigation as assigned.
• The Resident Advocate will ensure that residents who display mental illness, or psychosocial difficulties such as coping with grief and loss, have access to appropriate treatment and resources.

Benefits

• Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility’s compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance. Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED