Licensed Nursing Assistant, 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care per policies and procedures.
• Carry out direct physical care, document resident needs and conditions, and direct non‑licensed personnel as needed.
• Serve as responsible/charge on a unit for a particular shift, accountable to the LPN for monitoring and RN for supervision.
• Communicate regularly with the charge nurse regarding observations, problem areas, resident and employee activities.
• Observe residents’ medical, mental and emotional conditions and communicate changes to appropriate staff.
• Provide explanation and understanding of nursing care to residents and families.
• Monitor resident rooms for potential safety hazards and negotiate removal or replacement with the resident/family.
• Demonstrate proper body mechanics when assisting residents, physical activities and lifting/moving items.
• Instruct and reinforce proper technique for residents in the safe use of walkers and wheelchairs.
• Assist in admission, orientation, discharge and transfer of residents, including packing/unpacking belongings, placing personal items, initiating work orders, orienting residents to the apartment and unit environment, scheduling showers and laundry, and assisting with dining room seating and introductions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Nursing Aide.
• At least 1 year experience as a licensed nursing assistant in a long‑term geriatric setting.

• Spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm for rehabilitation and growth.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Good observation skills.
• Ability to treat patient information confidentially.
• Well organized, compassionate, and able to communicate effectively in English with residents, family and staff.

• Mostly standing and walking.
• Ability to bend, stoop and support residents.
• Lift up to 25 lbs unaided, 50 lbs with assistance, and support 100 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and keen vision needed to operate equipment.
• Possible exposure to unpleasant conditions and infectious material.

Hourly pay: $18.15 - $24.14

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Employer‑paid group term life and disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays.
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use.
• Optional benefits: life & AD&D, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, legal services, home/auto insurance, pet insurance.

Covenant Living & Covenant Care at Home are equal opportunity employers.