Non-Certified Nursing Assistant

CareOne•Newton, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CareOne at Newton is seeking a Non-Certified Nursing Aide/Assistant for their facility in Newton, MA. This role involves providing support to patients in various care settings including Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, Skilled Nursing, and Sub Acute Care. The position offers a compensation range of $15-$16 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, credentials, employment status, and work schedule. The Non-Certified Nursing Aide/Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks to ensure patient comfort and a clean environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience not required
Must be tactful, courteous and cheerful in dealing with patients, visitors and staff

Responsibilities

Pass and pick up food trays after meals are finished and report patient intake.
Clean patient’s glasses.
Keep linen carts stocked and covered.
Fill water pitchers, offer patients drinks, and change pitcher liners weekly.
Remark water pitchers with patient’s name and room number as needed.
Make beds when patients are out of bed.
Answer call bells for non-nursing assistance needs.
Clean patient’s closets and drawers, removing excess hangers.
Clean clutter in resident’s room after checking with resident or nurse.
Clean and straighten overbed tables and nightstands.
Straighten linen/supply closets.
Wash bedpans and urinals twice a week.
Ensure all clothes and personal belongings are clearly labeled with the patient’s correct name and room number.
Check armbands and door tags, obtaining new ones from the secretary as needed.
Check patient’s personal items or clothing for need and take items needing repair to activities.
Transport patients in wheelchairs and Geri chairs to activities and dining room.
Clean utility rooms once a week.
Clean underneath the desk at the nurse’s station once a week.
Clean refrigerators as needed.
Read mail to patients upon request.
Run errands.
Take residents to and from the dining room.
Keep lids on barrels tightly.
Keep inventory sheets updated.