Non-Certified Nurse Assistant - Full-Time (6a-6p)

National Church Residences•Cuyahoga Falls, OH

12d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse and in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations, the Non-Certified Nurse Assistant provides direct care to residents and assists them with activities of daily living. The role encourages residents to maintain or reach their highest level of function and reports needs and concerns to the supervisor on duty. The position supports residents’ personal care, comfort, restorative care, meals, and living-area cleanliness. It also assists nurses with assigned tasks, documents resident information in the electronic medical record, follows resident-rights, safety, compliance, and infection-control procedures, and communicates professionally with residents, families, colleagues, and visitors. The employee is expected to maintain a positive and professional manner, complete required annual training, and perform other duties as assigned. The position generally operates independently under general supervision. Working conditions may include exposure to noise, odors, illness, infection, and physical contact with disruptive residents.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, or currently enrolled 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.
Adherence to organizational policies, procedures, the Code of Conduct, the Employee Information Guide, facility handbook requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide or assist with residents’ direct care and activities of daily living, 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 activities, ambulation, bowel and bladder training, and restorative nursing programs to maintain activities of daily living.
Maintain residents’ rooms, including daily cleaning, deep cleaning as required, discharge cleaning, and organization of living areas.
Engage residents in activities of interest and provide other comforts 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 measurements, and completing resident documentation.
Make beds and assist with new admissions and the training and orientation of new staff when assigned.
Know and uphold resident rights, support residents in exercising or protecting those 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 and use protective equipment.
Prepare residents for meals, serve food, assist with eating and after-meal care, pass snacks and fresh water or ice, record food and fluid intake, and report changes in eating habits.
Maintain a positive, professional manner, manage time effectively, serve as a role model, and collaborate in teamwork, policy creation, and problem solving.
Complete annual education requirements, including compliance, privacy, security, and HIPAA training.
Report resident or family complaints and allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds or property, and other compliance or safety concerns to appropriate supervisors.
Perform other duties as assigned.