Find & Apply For Nursing Assistant Jobs in Penney Farms, Florida

Position Responsibilities:

Deliver quality resident care within the scope of practice of the Certified Nursing Assistance/Attendant/Med Tech Provide direct care to the residents following direction from the facility Director, Nurse, ALF Policy and Procedure, Physician Order and State regulations. Assist residents with their ADLs and document as needed; including but no limited to dressing, transferring, toileting and oral care where appropriate. Communicate any changes in resident's condition at shift change; document on you residents on the communication log sheets. Round on residents at least every two hours or as directed by your facility nurse, ensuring all residents are dry and safe. Be familiar with individual resident's dietary needs/restrictions, ensuring they get the appropriate diet. Assist residents as needed with group activities; provide one on one activity as appropriate. Maintain a calm demeanor at all times when dealing with the ALF residents Sort laundry, wash and dry residents clothing, bedding and the facility laundry as needed. Ensure residents have appropriate snacks available between meals. Be familiar with individual transferring/ambulating needs; know how to assist with the use of the gait belt, walker, rolling walker, and wheelchair. Be familiar with residents charge sheets and charge according to the items used for residents needs. Be familiar with the use of the bed/chair alarm. Assist volunteers as appropriate. If not in place, complete Medication Technician training according to the state regulations with a passing grade. If applicable, stay current with annual 2-hour Medication Technician update training Be familiar with the routine of each shift as you may be required to work shifts other than the one you were hired for from time to time. may be required to work in other ALF facilities from time to time Demonstrate excellent professional skills; good communication/organizational skills a must. work well with geriatric population Relate positively and favorable to residents, families and other staff members. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent Complete Med Tech certification. Current CPR and AED certification preferable with American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Program Basic computer knowledge and ability to learn computer software.

Experience:

Geriatric experience preferred

ADA Requirements:

Push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 20 lbs to a minimum height of 3 ft. and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry weight of a minimum distance of 50 ft. Assist in the evacuation of residents, personnel and support agencies, if necessary Meet general health requirements set forth by the policies of PRC, which may include a medical and physical exam. Relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the community.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Paid training Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Penney Farms, FL 32079 (Required)

Work Location:

In person