Nursing Assistant On Call Casual

Sequoia Living • Greenbrae, CA

2d

About The Position

Sequoia Living is hiring an on-call Nursing Assistant to perform a variety of duties supporting residents’ activities of daily living. The role requires weekend availability and involves providing personal care, helping residents maintain a safe and sanitary living environment, documenting care, communicating changes to licensed staff, and supporting resident appointments and activities. The Nursing Assistant may also handle and administer medications when qualified and in accordance with Sequoia Living policies and procedures.

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.
• Enjoy working with people and have exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Use tact and courtesy when dealing with residents, including under trying conditions.
• Demonstrate patience and understanding.
• Enjoy variety in the workday 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 conditions, including weight, height, and skin condition.
• Assist with resident belongings, introductions, admissions, and discharges.
• Assist residents with hygiene and grooming, including bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, skin care, and perineal care.
• Assist residents with feeding and record food and fluid intake.
• Change bed linens and care for residents’ personal laundry.
• Help residents maintain a clutter-free, safe, and sanitary environment in their apartments.
• Maintain basic reports and charts of residents’ daily activities of daily living, and report to licensed personnel before shift changes.
• Assist residents with communicating and coordinating with the clinical team to arrange provider visits and referrals, as necessary.
• Escort residents to and from appointments or trips as needed.
• Lift, transfer, and ambulate residents using proper lifting and resident 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.
• Keep controlled substances under double lock at all times.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 18 days of paid time off and 8 holidays.
• 403(b) plan with employer contribution.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Employee discounts.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED