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The Rutherford Assisted Living & Memory Care
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Resident Assistant
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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.
$35,313 / year median in Tennessee
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Welcome to The Rutherford , an Inspirit Senior Living Community! What we
Believe:
We are dedicated to honoring the whole person- body, mind, and spirit.
Joining Us:
As a Resident Caregiver your responsibilities include the overall care and wellbeing of each resident. Must have an overall understanding of the operations of the Assisted Living Community including regulatory compliance as it relates to your position. Must demonstrate a passion for working with seniors and lead by example as team member.Shift:
Full-time 7:00 AM- 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
- 7:00 AM Rotating weekend and holidays are Required.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, eating/feeding, toileting, transferring and ambulation and medication management.
- Actively encourage resident participation in exercise programming and Community activities.
- Provide assistance to residents participating in exercise programming and other activity programs.
- Participate in set up of dining room as directed, serve meals to residents, and assist residents during mealtime as necessary.
- Assist with cleaning of dining rooms as assigned.
- Practice safety procedures and comply with established reporting of accidents and injuries to Resident Wellness Director, Resident Care Director, Wellness Nurse or designee.
- Complete all orientation and training requirements as outlined by state regulations and community policies and procedures.
- Report all changes in resident's health status to Resident Wellness Director, Resident Care Director, Wellness Nurse or designee.
- Maintain current local and state certification, if applicable.
- Attend to other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Facilitate Communication:
- Review and documents in the Daily Log routinely/daily.
Administrative:
- Document and/or complete assignments as scheduled.
- Document in Resident Service Book and/or other appropriate areas routinely/daily.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Good organizational and time management skills.
Pay:
$15.00- $19.