Nurse Assistant
About The Position
The Nurse Assistant supports professional nursing staff by performing routine nursing care and activities of daily living for residents in accordance with established policies and procedures. Duties include assisting with hygiene, bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, comfort, and other aspects of resident care. The position also involves observing and reporting changes in residents’ conditions, documenting care, maintaining resident safety and confidentiality, and supporting residents’ participation in activities. The role embraces The Cypress Club’s hospitality promises, including treating residents, employees, and guests with courtesy and respect, responding to needs in a timely manner, maintaining professionalism, and paying attention to detail. This position is offered as full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). The posting lists a salary of 19.00 and a 12-hour day shift from 8 AM to 8 PM.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in English.
- CNA certification; South Carolina certification is required on hire.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to electronically view or access confidential patient information as required for patient care.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting, reaching, pushing, lifting, carrying, and transferring residents as described in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- CPR certification preferred.
- Previous experience as a nursing assistant in a long-term care facility preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct resident care, including personal hygiene, oral care, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Make beds, collect personal laundry, organize residents’ belongings, and maintain resident closet areas and drawers.
- Provide skin care and assist with turning and positioning residents.
- Assist with toilet training and care for incontinent residents, including catheter and perineal care.
- Take vital signs and provide nourishments, fluids, and feedings.
- Respond to call lights as promptly as possible and fill and pass water pitchers each shift.
- Lift, transfer, turn, and position residents as needed.
- Accurately obtain temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate as directed.
- Maintain positive rapport with residents, families, and visitors, and monitor resident safety.
- Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions or symptoms to the nurse; report emergencies to the DON or charge nurse.
- Document care provided and relevant food intake, bowel movements, and intake and output in the Electronic Medical Record; keep pertinent written notes on flow sheets.
- Transport residents to activities and functions, supervise and assist them as needed, and encourage participation.
- Maintain service areas in a clean and orderly condition.
- Report needed equipment repairs and service, and report items requiring requisition to the charge nurse or designee.
- Practice economy in the use of utilities.
- Protect resident confidentiality and rights.
- Report suspected violations of The Cypress Code of Conduct through the designated channels.
- Follow injury-reporting guidelines, participate in safety programs, comply with facility policies and procedures, and seek ways to improve safety.
- Embrace The Cypress Hospitality Promises in daily interactions.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
