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.
Full-time (52.5+ hours every two weeks) CNA position available on night shift (11pm-7am) for PA Certified individual to assist residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with their care plans and as directed by supervisors.
Responsibilities include:
Performing assinged tasks as instructed by supervisors and as outlined in resident care plans; Assisting with resident activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, ambulating, feeding, etc.; Participating in giving and receiving nursing reports during shift change; Following incontinent care protocols and providing assistance; Transporting resident to and from appointments, activities, and social programs; Turning, moving, and transferring residents into and out of beds, chairs, tubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.; Positioning residents in correct and comfortable positions every two hours and as required; Encouraging residents to achieve their maximum level of functioning; Performing restorative and rehabilitative procedures per the care plan including range of motion, ambulation, etc.; Measuring and recording vital signs including temperature, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and respirations; Answering resident calls promptly and ensuring that those who are unable to call for assistance are monitored frequently; Checking all assigned residents on a regular basis to ensure that care needs are being met; Assisting in the care of residents who pass away; Observing and reporting changes in residents' condition or behavior patterns; Observe and report presence of skin breakdown and injuries; Maintaining a clean, orderly, comfortable environment; Complying with all standard precautions and infection control guidelines; Maintaining a safe environment for residents and other staff; Ensuring resident rights are protected; and, Comply with all federal and state regulations and United Church of Christ Homes' policies regarding the care of residents.
Benefits include:
Double-Time on Holidays!!! Highmark Health Insurance for $60/month! Dental Insurance for $2/month! Choice of two Vision Insurance Options! Free Life Insurance! $2500 Health Expense Reimbursement Account! Employer-Paid Retirement Plan! EOE
