Non-Certified Nurse Assistant - Full-Time - (7p-7a)

National Church Residences•Columbus, OH

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 with activities of daily living. The role supports residents in maintaining or reaching their highest possible level of function and reports their needs and concerns to the supervisor on duty. Duties include assisting with personal care, mobility, restorative programs, meals, room cleanliness, and resident activities; helping nurses with assigned tasks; communicating and documenting resident information; protecting resident rights and confidentiality; and following safety and infection-control procedures. The employee is expected to act professionally, support teamwork, complete required annual training, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, or currently enrolled in a program to achieve the preferred education.
Two to four years of experience preferred.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Two to four years of experience.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily care and comfort, including lifting, turning, positioning, transporting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, grooming, and responding to call lights.
Provide restorative care, including range-of-motion activities, ambulation, and bowel and bladder training.
Maintain residents’ rooms through daily, deep, and discharge cleaning; support resident activities and restorative nursing programs that help maintain activities of daily living.
Communicate professionally with residents, families, coworkers, managers, and visitors, and report changes in residents’ physical or mental conditions promptly.
Assist nurses with assigned tasks, including measuring and recording vital signs, gathering weights and measurements, making beds, organizing and cleaning living areas, assisting with admissions, and helping orient new staff when assigned.
Respect and protect resident rights, report complaints and concerns to the appropriate supervisor, and maintain confidentiality.
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 policies and procedures, using protective equipment as required.
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 and professional manner, manage time effectively, serve as a role model for teamwork, and participate in problem solving and policy creation as appropriate.
Complete required annual education, including compliance, privacy, security, and HIPAA training.
Perform other duties as assigned.