Nursing Assistant On Call Casual
About The Position
Sequoia Living is hiring an on-call, casual Nursing Assistant available to work weekends. The role supports residents with activities of daily living and contributes to a safe, sanitary, and supportive living environment. Duties include assisting residents with personal care, mobility, meals, appointments, and admissions or discharges; recording and reporting resident information; and coordinating with licensed staff and the clinical team as needed. The position may also include medication-related duties for qualified staff, assistance to the Life Enrichment Department, and completion of mandatory online training. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, communicates with tact and courtesy, demonstrates patience and understanding, and is comfortable in a varied, fast-paced environment. Sequoia Living is a Bay Area-based nonprofit serving older adults through continuing care retirement communities, affordable housing, senior centers, and volunteer programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred, or the ability to obtain them within 60 days of hire.
- CA RCFE Medication Technician certification is required to perform Med Tech duties.
- Enjoys working with people and has exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Can use tact and courtesy when dealing with residents, including under trying conditions.
- Demonstrates patience and understanding.
- Enjoys variety and a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with the geriatric population and people with cognitive deficits is highly preferred.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Take and record vital signs and resident conditions, including weight, height, and skin condition.
- Assist with admissions and discharges, including listing clothing and valuables and making introductions.
- Assist residents with hygiene and grooming, including bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, skin care, and perineal care.
- Assist residents with feeding and chart food and fluid intake.
- Change bed linens and care for residents' personal laundry.
- Help maintain a clutter-free, safe, and sanitary environment in residents' apartments.
- Maintain basic reports and charts of residents' activities of daily living and report to licensed personnel before shift change.
- Help residents communicate and coordinate with the clinical team to arrange provider visits and referrals as needed.
- Escort residents to and from appointments or trips as needed.
- Lift, transfer, and ambulate residents using proper lifting and safety techniques.
- Immediately report sudden changes in residents' conditions to licensed staff.
- Assist the Life Enrichment Department as assigned.
- Complete mandatory online training.
- May handle and administer medications in compliance with Sequoia Living policies and procedures.
- Count controlled substances with another Med Tech or Nurse at the beginning and end of the shift.
- Ensure controlled substances are kept under double lock at all times.
- Perform other work as assigned.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 18 days of paid time off and 8 holidays.
- 403(b) with employer contribution.
- Tuition assistance.
- Referral bonuses.
- Employee discounts.
- Growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
