Non-Certified Nurse Assistant - PRN

National Church Residences•Gahanna, OH

12d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Non-Certified Nurse Assistant provides direct care to residents and assists with activities of daily living, encouraging residents to maintain or reach their highest level of function. The role follows organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and reports residents’ needs and concerns to the supervisor on duty. The position supports residents’ comfort, personal care, restorative needs, meals, and living-area cleanliness. It also involves communicating with residents, families, peers, and supervisors; assisting nurses with assigned tasks; maintaining confidential and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record; following resident-rights, safety, and infection-control requirements; and completing required annual education.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, or current enrollment in a program to achieve the preferred education.
Good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and the World Wide Web.
Ability to follow policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality, and comply with applicable regulations and laws.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide or assist with residents’ direct care and daily comfort needs, including lifting, turning, positioning, transporting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and grooming.
Respond to call lights in a timely and professional manner.
Provide restorative care, including range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and bowel and bladder training.
Maintain residents’ rooms through daily, deep, and discharge cleaning as required; organize and keep living areas clean.
Engage residents in activities of interest and provide restorative nursing programs to help maintain activities of daily living.
Communicate professionally and effectively, follow written and verbal directions, provide customer service, and promptly report changes in residents’ physical or mental conditions.
Assist nurses with assigned tasks, including measuring and recording vital signs, gathering weights and other measurements, and completing resident documentation.
Assist with new admissions and, when assigned, the training and orientation of new staff.
Respect and help protect residents’ rights, maintain confidentiality, and report complaints to the charge nurse or supervisor.
Document resident information accurately, promptly, and confidentially in the electronic medical record system.
Follow safety and compliance policies, use equipment properly, and report equipment needs or repairs.
Follow universal precautions and infection-control protocols, including use of protective equipment.
Support meal service by preparing residents for meals, serving food, assisting with eating, providing after-meal care, passing snacks and fresh water or ice, and recording food and fluid intake.
Note changes in residents’ eating habits and report them appropriately.
Maintain a positive, professional manner, manage time effectively, model teamwork, and participate in policy creation and problem solving.
Report resident or family complaints and allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds or resident property, or other compliance concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
Complete annual education requirements, including compliance, privacy, security, and HIPAA training.
Perform other duties as assigned.