Personal Care Nursing Assistant

Messiah Lifeways • Mechanicsburg, PA

3d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Give various care assistance and related basic hygiene assistance to Enhanced Living residents.

Requirements

• Follow/adhere to the Code of Conduct
• Follow/adhere to organization, federal/state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights
• Maintain neatness, cleanliness, good personal hygiene, and a well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of the department
• Perform duties of job without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others
• Maintain sound mental and physical health and strength
• Must be free of communicable diseases
• Exhibit the Core Values of Messiah Lifeways
• Follow team standards of the Neighborhood
• Assume accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control
• Will assume responsibility to ensure secure handling of information, and will adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security standards
• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization and attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work
• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned
• Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization
• Sincere desire to work with older adults
• Must have a sense of responsibility, moral integrity, good judgment, alertness and skill in recognizing and identifying symptoms and dealing with behavioral problems
• Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, the neighborhood mentor and other team members
• Willingness to work under direction and supervision
• High School Diploma, GED diploma recognized by the Department of Education or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry
• 18 years of age or older
• Successful completion of DHS competency exam during training

Nice To Haves

• Prefer Nursing Assistant training and meets requirements to maintain registration
• Formal training or previous hospital, nursing home or personal care home experience preferred

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
• Take meal trays to residents who require this service
• Help to orient new residents to the Neighborhood
• Actively participates in orientation and training of new team members
• Properly use and care for neighborhood supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner
• Keep work area neat and clean
• Report needed repairs and equipment failure to the Neighborhood Mentor, Charge Nurse or EL Neighborhood Manager
• Utilize safety devices and follow safety precautions
• Aware of, and works within, the guidelines of the Residents Bill of Rights
• Attend Support Plan Meetings as requested by the EL Neighborhood Manager and offer feedback to update RASPs as necessary
• Follow emergency procedures and respond rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and team members
• Document proficiently in PCC/POC all services provided to residents during his/her shift
• Follow proper procedures and promotes safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment
• Confidentiality regarding resident information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways
• Willingness to assist with covering parts of shifts and/or different shifts as necessary during staffing concerns as part of the team
• Willingness to engage with residents as part of the Person Centered Community Minded philosophy to include one on one visits or activities as time allows
• Complete training through Relias in a timely manner and attend meetings and other trainings as required
• Follow policies and procedures regarding scheduling (i.e. calling-off, requesting time off, per diem requirements, etc.)
• Additional duties and tasks as assigned by the EL Neighborhood Manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED