Personal Care: Nursing Assistant

Messiah Lifeways•Mechanicsburg, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Messiah Lifeways is a non-profit organization located in Mechanicsburg, PA, that provides a network of services for adults, 55 and better living in South Central PA. The Enhanced Living Nursing Assistant is charged with providing essential support to patients and residents with daily living activities under the supervision of the nursing staff. The Nursing Assistant is tasked with delivering compassionate, hands-on care to individuals who may require assistance due to age, illness, or disability. As a Nursing Assistant, you have the potential to grow into a Med Tech after 90 days of employment and observation.

Requirements

Proficiency in technology and systems management- Office Suite (Microsoft), POC, databases
Team Collaboration- works effectively and cooperatively with residents, families, supervisors, and interdisciplinary team members
Effective and Efficient- skilled in both verbal and written communication across diverse audiences.
Highly organized and detail-oriented – maintaining accuracy and focus in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistant training
1 Year Clerical experience in healthcare setting

Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal hygiene when such assistance is needed
Encourage and support residents to be as independent as possible in performance of activities of daily living
Perform tasks related to personal hygiene and physical comfort of residents as required or requested
Answer call bells timely and respond appropriately to the residents’ needs
Communicate and take direction from Charge Nurse and/or Enhanced Living Director of Nursing for medical issues and medications
Transfer residents from bed to chair, etc., with personnel assistance as necessary
Report changes in residents' physical condition, mental status, and appetites to Charge Nurse