About the position
The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Demonstrates expert level experience as a certified nursing assistant and assists other staff as needed. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use. Often works as a support to other clinical staff in addition to assuming own responsibilities. Leads in problem solving and maintaining high accountability. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. The NA aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed. May be responsible for completing tasks related to the Restorative Nursing program (including documentation, scheduling and leading restorative programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Deliver age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident.
- Assist with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing.
- Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support.
- Assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques.
- Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining.
- Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care.
- Communicate resident's changing condition to the charge nurse.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services.
- Assist with wellness and recreational programs.
Requirements
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
- Minimum age of 16.
- Two years' clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
- Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
- Complete yearly department specific competency testing and maintain continuing education credits.
- Complete the Restorative Nursing training within 6 months if applicable.
- Certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry if applicable.
- Valid driver's license and medically qualified to perform essential driving functions if required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time off package
