Non-Certified Nursing Assistant 1st Shift FSSM

Job Description:

This opening is for a 1st Shift (7a-3p) Weekend Warrior position working every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

PURPOSE          

As a Non-Certified or Certified Nurse Aide, you will be providing direct care to our residents, assisting the residents with the numerous activities of daily living while encouraging and guiding them to maintain/reach the highest level of function. All of your actions should follow facility policies and procedures and if you have any needs or concerns, you agree to communicate them to the supervisor on duty.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs/assists with all resident direct care needs and comforts of daily living as needed. Including but not limited to: Lifting, turning, positioning, transporting; bathing, dressing functions, oral hygiene and grooming; answering and responding to call lights in a timely and professional manner; providing restorative care including but not limited to range of motion, ambulation, and bowel and bladder training.
   
• Provides all additional resident care needs and comforts of daily living. Including but not limited to: Maintaining cleanliness of resident’s room to include daily cleaning, deep cleaning as required, and discharge cleaning; providing for and engages in activities of interest to resident; providing restorative nursing programs necessary to maintain ADLs.
   
• Communicates professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing. Follows written and verbal directions.  Provides exemplary customer service to residents, peers, families, managers, and visitors.  Reports any changes in physical or mental conditions on a timely basis
   
• Assists nurses with assigned tasks, including but not limited to: Measuring and recording vitals; gathering weights, measures and other documentation on the residents; making beds, cleaning closets, organizing and ensuring cleanliness of resident living areas; assisting with new admissions as assigned; assisting in the training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
   
• Adheres to the guidelines as outlined in the Resident Rights documentation. Knows resident rights and helps the residents exercise and/or protect their rights. Reports resident complaints to charge nurse or supervisory in charge, maintains confidentiality.
   
• Documents resident information timely, accurately and confidentially according to the procedures set forth in the electronic medical record system.
   
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined under the Safety & Compliance policies and procedures. Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment needs or repairs.
   
• Practices universal precautions. Uses protective equipment, follows infection control protocol standards, policies and procedures.
   
• Performs food service functions to include: Preparing residents for meals, serving food, assisting with eating, after meal care, passing snacks and fresh water/ice; recording food/fluid intake, noting changes of eating habits and appropriately reporting.

EXPECTATIONS

• Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, collaborates and participates in policy creation and appropriate problem solving methods.
   
• Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences’ Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including but not limited to, corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state, local regulations and laws.
   
• With respect to Resident Rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff. Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors, reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state and local regulations and laws.
   
• Completes all annual education requirements timely, including but not limited to Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.
   
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:        High school diploma or GED preferred or currently enrolled in a program to achieve preferred education.

Experience:       At least two (2) years of experience caring for older adults in a senior living facility is preferred.

Mental:            

Skills:              

• Must have good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Must have working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and World Wide Web.

Licensure:         N/A

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Vision:              Normal: Consistent with standard workflow.

With respect to said job description, estimate the daily time spent performing the following activities.

Rare (R) = 0-24%; Sometimes (S) = 25-49%; Frequent (F) = 50-74%; Continuous (C) = 75% plus

R = Climbing                                   F = Stooping                      Lifting/Carrying:               F = 10-25 lbs.

F = Standing                                    F = Pushing                                                                  F = 26-50 lbs.

S = Sitting                                        F = Pulling                                                                   F = 51-75 lbs.

F = Walking                                     R = Driving                       `                                         F = 76 plus lbs.

In return, National Church Residences offers an excellent Total Reward package that includes:

• Medical & Rx – 3 plan options to fit your budget; choose from coverage offered through a Nationwide network for you and your family
  • Complimented with a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account or Employer funded Health Savings Account
  • Includes Fertility & Family Building Support, Weight Management, and Chronic Condition Support
  • Coverage begins first of the month following your date of hire!
• Dental & Vision coverage for you and your family with Nationwide providers
• Company provided Life and AD&D insurance and Disability coverage
• Supplemental benefits such as Life and AD&D for you and your family, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Transportation & Parking
• Well-being Programs including an enhanced EAP with mental health and work-life support, and Well-Being Your Way which offers up to $1000/year in rewards & reimbursements!
• Retirement Savings Plan offering immediate company funding at 3%, increasing up to 5% over time and an additional company match up to 5% when you contribute your own funds!
• Reimbursement for Tuition expenses
• Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid Holidays, and Paid Parental leave at 100%

* Benefits vary based on PRN, PT, FT

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.