Non-Certified Nursing Assistant

Avalon Health Care•Payson, UT

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home is hiring dedicated NAs for full time, part time and PRN positions. The role offers great pay with career growth opportunities and the chance to develop lasting relationships with Veterans and staff. The valuable work makes a difference in the lives of patients and their families. The facility currently has 108 residents across 9 different units, including Memory Care and Rehab. Each resident has their own private bedroom and bathroom, and all residents have served in at least one war, from WWII to Operation Enduring Freedom.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must obtain the Certified Nurse Assistant certification within 120 days of hire. Once certified, the title will change to Certified Nurse Assistant and employee must maintain a current certification in the state throughout employment.
Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers.
Must maintain regular attendance.
Must meet all local health regulations, pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Nice To Haves

Recent clinical experience or education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
Ambulate residents.
Apply proper lifting and transferring techniques.
Provide proper positioning and use of postural supports.
Maintain residents’ positioning, as needed.
Weigh residents on schedule and record weights accurately.
Provide restorative and rehabilitative nursing.
Directly respond, within the scope of practice, to needs and concerns of residents and family members.
Work with the care giving team to identify and resolve resident and family issues.
Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs.
Treat residents with compassion and dignity.
Establish effective communication/interaction with residents and families.
Ensure residents are given correct diet.
Use proper feeding techniques while respecting personal dignity and meeting the residents’ needs for socialization.