Certified Nursing Assistant - Bailey Boushay House
About The Position
Bailey-Boushay House is a nationally recognized model for HIV care, established in 1992 as America's first skilled nursing facility designed to meet the needs of people living with AIDS. Operated by Virginia Mason, a nationally-recognized health care provider, Bailey-Boushay House ensures the highest quality of care. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, an integrated health system, comprises two award-winning health systems and serves western Washington with 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites. As an employee, you will be part of an organization that provides the safest and highest quality care, delivered by expert and compassionate medical teams. Working at a nonprofit facility offers emotional benefits, with compensation structured for hospital employees, providing a higher level of pay than typical social service agencies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant (or military medical specialty training) program OR Licensed Practical Nursing program required.
- Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (or active NA-R and proof of passing the WA NA-C exam) or LPN with the Washington State Nursing Commission.
- Current healthcare provider American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
- Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
- Basic skills in using a PC required.
- Demonstrated experience as a nursing assistant required.
- Must be able to lift, move or assist patients using proper body mechanics.
- Ability to occasionally lift or push up to 50 lbs. and pull up to 100 lbs. is also required.
- If you have not just completed a Certified Nursing Assistant (NA-C) training program in the last 4 months & received WA Licensure with Department of Health or worked as a paid Certified Nursing Assistant (NA-C) in the last 24 months, you must re-train and re-test in order to be eligible to work at Bailey-Boushay House as Certified Nursing Assistant (NA-C).
Responsibilities
- Assist patients in maintaining their dignity and physical well-being by providing compassionate, hands-on care to help them achieve their highest level of comfort and independence.
- Manage essential aspects of patient care, including assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, feeding, and maintaining hygiene.
- Perform basic nursing tasks, including monitoring vital signs, conducting bedside blood glucose testing, and performing specialized respiratory care such as incentive spirometry, oxygen saturation checks, and nebulizer maintenance.
- Assist with patient mobility by supporting ambulation, positioning, and transfers.
- Ensure a clean and safe environment through light housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Accurately report changes in a patient’s condition.
- Adhere to patient safety protocols.
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision
- FSA
- Matching retirement plans
- Paid vacation
- Adoption assistance
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
- Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
- Flexible health spending accounts: DCFSA and FSA
- Health Savings Account - (HSA) for use with the high deductible health plan
- Short and long term disability programs
- Employer paid life insurance
- 401a and 403b retirement programs
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Bright Horizons programs for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
