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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$35,632 / year median in Indiana
+5% projected growth
Job Description
When the right group of thinkers, doers, and caring folks come together, great things can happen. Westminster Village is proud to call upon the expertise, experience and leadership of an amazing group of people. The mission of Westminster Village is to provide exceptional services that promote the overall wellness of seniors in the Greater Lafayette community. As a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), we offer a full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and healthcare services, tailored to the evolving needs of seniors. We are committed to enhancing lives, sharing resources, and collaborating with local organizations to foster a supportive, vibrant, and inclusive community.
Shifts:
Days:
6:30am
•2:45pm
Evenings:
2:30pm
•10:45pm
Nights:
10:30pm
•6:45am Covid-19 vaccine is strongly encouraged, however not required
Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent. Successfully completion of an Indiana's Certified Nursing Assistant program and license. Demonstrate skills and ability in working with and understanding the needs of the residents. Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, staff members, volunteers, and outside agencies. Handle confidential information with professional discretion in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations. Desire to work with geriatric population. Long-term care experience preferred. Willingness to work in a team atmosphere. A BIG heart and a BIGGER smile.
Position Responsibilities:
Assure residents are given assistance with personal care, including, but not limited to bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, toileting, assisting with eating and hydration, proper feeding techniques, skin care, lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting as outlined in the residents' plan of care. Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed. Monitor residents through frequent rounds to ensure that their personal care needs are being met. Assume personal responsibility for handling resident's personal property per facility policy. Maintain resident rooms in an orderly and sanitary manner, ensuring that infection control policies and procedures are followed. Answer resident calls promptly. Identify resident problems and concerns and report them to the Charge Nurse. Accurately document the care and treatment provided to the resident and the resident's response to care provided. Report changes in resident conditions to the Charge Nurse.