Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Long Term Care Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Location:

Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care CenterWorker Type:

Regular Work Shift:

Afternoon Shift (United States ofAmerica)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listedbelow. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $18.75 – $26.00

Position Highlights HOURS :

2pm-10pm, Every 3rd weekend/holiday;48hrs/2wks; Benefit eligible -May be eligible for $500 sign onbonus You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team builtwith compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you andour patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview The NurseAssistant is in training to become a Certified Nurse Assistant. TheNurse Assistant will provide direct, personal care and services toresidents in the skilled nursing facility, which meet the physicalacademical, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintainand improve their highest level of independent function. What youwill do In training to become Nurse Assistant certified and/orMedication Aide certified. Provides assistance to residents withtheir activities of daily living. Performs routine and non-routineduties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but notlimited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs,shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed,repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays,encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights,insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admissionand dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorientingof resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.

Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration andweight. Documents concise and factual information on theappropriate forms. Performs or assists residents in performingspecific medical care activities in accordance with establishedpolicy and procedure to contribute to the patient’s plan of care.

This includes assisting residents in performing restorativeexercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff.

Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provides feedback tonursing staff immediately on status or changes in patientconditions, pain management, and other important concerns. Assistswith restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate workenvironment in unit including cleaning procedures. Participates inproviding emotional, educational and spiritual support forfamilies. Complies with all aspects of resident rights includingconfidentiality and privacy. Report all allegations of residentabuse or misappropriation of resident property. Understands andfollows established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado,evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection controlprocedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintainsan environment that is clean and safe for all residents, familiesand staff. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able towork the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential job functionsatisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to performposition duties and the ability to communicate effectively withothers, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

These requirements and those listed above are representative of theknowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essentialjob functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential jobfunctions, as long as the accommodations do not cause unduehardship to the employer.

Required Education,License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Certified Nurse Aide(CNA) – Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120

DaysPreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

High School or GED Equivalent Expectations and Standards Commitmentto the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values,and social principles to serve patients, their families, and ourcommunity. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, andstewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm andsincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a teamenvironment, coordinating work flow with other team members andensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safetyprinciples, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, butnot limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA ifapplicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer awide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-timeemployees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today andinto the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Freehealth insurance options, for full-time single coverage on AveraHigh Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contributionfor retirement Career development guided by hands-on training andmentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, VeteranStatus, or other categories protected by law. If you are anindividual with a disability and would like to request anaccommodation for help with your online application, please call1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .