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.
Caregiving experience preferred. Hands on job training provided with goaled training and transition to TN certified nurse aide role. Candidates interested please contact Kelly Stapleton at (423) 581-5435 with questions regarding position and/or email resume to Kelly_Stapleton@lcca.com
Position Summary:
The Hospitality Aide is responsible for non-direct care activities which may include, but not limited to: passing ice, bed making, and passing trays to residents who are able to feed themselves. These tasks should be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements:
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions:
Pass ice, water, and distribute snacks to residents and clean nourishment refrigerator(s) and cart(s) Assist with passing and retrieval of meal trays to cognizant residents and assist with cleaning of dining areas after meals Make unoccupied beds and change bed linens Organize residents' drawers and closets and label all personal items Organize shower rooms and clean utility rooms as well as ensure adequate inventory Provide 1:1 attention to cognitively impaired residents Deliver residents' mail Transport wheelchair bound residents to and from rooms Respond to call lights promptly Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients Assist in the evacuation of patients Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours Read, write, speak, and understand the English language Lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs. An Equal Opportunity Employer
