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Kettelsen International Recruiting

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse works directly with nursing home residents and plays an essential role in supporting residents with their daily care needs while ensuring their safety, dignity, and comfort. This is a hands-on healthcare position that requires compassion, patience, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Nurse works under the supervision of licensed nurses and assists residents with activities of daily living while monitoring and reporting any changes in condition.

Requirements

Active CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification required.
Basic English communication skills required.
Ability to work as part of a team and follow nursing instructions.
Basic computer skills required for electronic documentation systems.
Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused attitude required.
U.S., Mexican or Canadian passport
Degree in nursing (Titulado)
Willing to take the NCLEX
Fluency in English

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year of related experience preferred.
Previous experience in nursing homes, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, and eating.
Help residents safely get in and out of bed, wheelchairs, and chairs.
Assist residents with walking, repositioning, transfers, and mobility using gait belts, lifts, wheelchairs, or transfer equipment when needed.
Provide compassionate and respectful care while maintaining resident dignity and privacy at all times.
Observe residents for changes in physical, emotional, or mental condition and report concerns immediately to the nurse.
Answer resident call lights and respond promptly to resident requests and needs.
Assist residents in attending meals, activities, therapy sessions, and appointments within the facility.
Make beds, maintain clean resident rooms, and assist in maintaining a safe and organized environment.
Help prevent falls and maintain resident safety protocols.
Support infection control and sanitation procedures according to facility and healthcare standards.
Assist with meal setup, feeding assistance, hydration, and monitoring food and fluid intake.
Provide emotional support and companionship to residents and families.
Accurately document care provided in the facility’s electronic charting system, such as PointClickCare (PCC).
Record daily care activities including bathing, toileting, repositioning, transfers, meal intake, behaviors, mobility assistance, and other resident care tasks.
Work closely with nurses and other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in facility training, onboarding, safety programs, and continuing education requirements.
Follow all facility policies, HIPAA regulations, and resident rights standards.
Maintain professionalism, attendance, and teamwork throughout all assigned shifts.