Nursing Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Certification as a CNA from an approved State course
• Meet all health requirements, including TB testing
• Pass state-required fingerprinting and criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Six months’ experience in long-term care preferred
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
• Skilled in conflict resolution and active participation in resident care assessments
• Demonstrates leadership, communication, and coaching skills
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to manage time effectively
• Pleasant, professional, and personable manner
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively with residents, guests, supervisors, co-workers, and vendors

Responsibilities

• Receive and give report to management on resident status at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed
• Notify management of any changes in resident physical and/or mental status
• Provide personal care to residents per individualized plan of care
• Document all pertinent information regarding care
• Prepare residents for meals, assist to and from dining room, and help with meal setup and eating
• Assist residents with toilet and incontinence care
• Make room checks and verify resident location as directed
• Keep residents’ apartments neat and clean
• Perform clinical procedures according to facility standards and scope of practice regulations
• Perform vital signs, blood pressure, weights, and other trained procedures
• Complete prevention and restorative care including ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other Activities of Daily Living
• Maintain knowledge of facility infection control procedures
• Assist in turning, positioning, and repositioning residents as outlined in the service plan
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Process including documentation of care and attending care plan meetings
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, healthcare team members, and other disciplines
• Actively participate in facility’s Quality Assurance Program
• Report elder maltreatment or abuse to Director of Health and Wellness, Executive Director, and/or State
• Maintain education, compliance with regulations, and current knowledge of resident care practices
• Follow facility emergency procedures including fire and disaster drills
• Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (full-time employees)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO
• Pet insurance
• Perks at Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits options