Night Shifts - Part Time (Benefit Eligible)

Avera•Freeman, SD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Becoming a residential nursing assistant, in an assisted living facility, is a rewarding career as it allows you to directly make a positive impact on the lives of elderly residents by providing them with personalized care, building meaningful relationships, and contributing to their overall well-being, offering a sense of fulfillment through helping others in a supportive community setting .

Requirements

Must be 16 years or older
The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily activities, providing physical and emotional support, which can significantly improve their quality of life.
Develop close relationships with residents and their families, getting to know their individual needs and preferences.
Provide companionship and reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Monitor the health and safety of residents, identifying potential hazards and ensuring quick access to help when needed.
Maintain cleanliness in residents’ living spaces.
Notify nurses or supervisors about changes in residents' conditions.
Maintain accurate records of residents' information.
Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program.
Mentor new employees and assists with their orientation.
Lead, by example, following Freeman Regional Health Services CARE standards.