Nurse Aide/CNA | Chester Assisted Living

Logan Health•Chester, MT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides assistance and aides in the day-to-day activities as applicable to assigned area(s). Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. Job Specific Duties: Communicates effectively with others while maintaining discretion, courtesy and an understanding of patient privacy. Maintains visual observation of assigned patient(s) and as applicable to assigned area(s). Verbally redirects patient accordingly and contacts appropriate personnel per department procedure and protocol as applicable to assigned area(s). Provides care to patient based on the treatment plan and within scope of practice as applicable to assigned area(s). Multitasks and prioritizes simultaneous situations. Ensures patient environment safety and seeks assistance per department procedure. Works with the nursing staff to set and maintain patient care, work priorities and a changing workload. Adheres and upholds all organizational customer service policies and standards while caring for patients and interacting with others. Exhibits a good working knowledge of instruments, equipment, etc. as applicable to assigned area(s). Removes contaminated materials and properly cleans surfaces per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s). Performs stocking and restocking of supplies as applicable to assigned area(s). Assesses patient for relevant physical and cognitive abilities that may affect personalized activity programs as applicable to assigned area(s). Designs activities for patients of different abilities, personal preferences and individual or group settings as applicable to assigned area(s). The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position. Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year experience in a healthcare setting or related experience preferred.
Healthcare Provider CPR certification or must successfully obtain as applicable to assigned area(s).
Possess ability to make independent judgments and multitask in a fast-paced environment and under stressful situations at times.
Understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to HIPAA guidelines.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in a healthcare setting or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicates effectively with others while maintaining discretion, courtesy and an understanding of patient privacy.
Maintains visual observation of assigned patient(s) and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Verbally redirects patient accordingly and contacts appropriate personnel per department procedure and protocol as applicable to assigned area(s).
Provides care to patient based on the treatment plan and within scope of practice as applicable to assigned area(s).
Multitasks and prioritizes simultaneous situations.
Ensures patient environment safety and seeks assistance per department procedure.
Works with the nursing staff to set and maintain patient care, work priorities and a changing workload.
Adheres and upholds all organizational customer service policies and standards while caring for patients and interacting with others.
Exhibits a good working knowledge of instruments, equipment, etc. as applicable to assigned area(s).
Removes contaminated materials and properly cleans surfaces per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Performs stocking and restocking of supplies as applicable to assigned area(s).
Assesses patient for relevant physical and cognitive abilities that may affect personalized activity programs as applicable to assigned area(s).
Designs activities for patients of different abilities, personal preferences and individual or group settings as applicable to assigned area(s).
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.