Part-Time AM Certified Nursing Assistant - ALF- Provo

Job Details

Job Location:

River Pointe Assisted Living - Provo, UT 84606

Salary Range: $14.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Job Category:
Health Care

At River Pointe assisted living in Utah, we have a special appreciation for the influence family has in our beloved residents’ lives. Keeping families connected provides essential mental and physical health benefits and continues that sense of purpose for your loved one. We genuinely desire and encourage your strong presence in our community. Whenever possible, we welcome families to come and participate in everything from activities and entertainment to daily living at our senior assisted living facilities in Provo, UT.

River Pointe endeavors to create a warm and inviting place where you feel right at home.

During these unprecedented times when our aging population is most vulnerable to illness, we understand there may be times when you could be separated. Please rest assured that your loved one’s health, safety, and quality of life remains our number one priority. We pledge the most creative and attentive approach in meeting these needs. While safety is crucial, it is equally important that our residents feel connected.

It is our promise to uphold the highest level of compassion, connection, and care possible.

At River Pointe… we are family.

Department:
Clinical

Reports to:

Resident Care Coordinator or Designee

Reporting to this position:
None

Job Classification:
Non-exempt, Hourly

Position

Purpose:

Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned patients in accordance with care plans, facility policies and procedures and at the direction of supervisor(s).

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state (preferred, not required).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current Food Handler Permit (when applicable_
• Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.
• Skilled Nursing or Assisted Living Facility:
  At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in a SNF or ALF is preferred, not required)

• Provides supportive services to nurse, med tech and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.
• Assists resident with or performs activities of daily living for resident in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures.
• Assists resident with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
• Delivers nutritional supplements to patients at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.
• Assists with weighing patients according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists with tracking the condition of the resident’s skin. Reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.
• Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified task was done. Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor.
• Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).
• Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.

• Treats all patients with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all patients’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and…