Certified Nursing Assistant

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Part-Time Willmar, MN, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.06 To $24.85 Hourly

BETHESDA

NURSING ASSISTANT/RESIDENT ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: Provides quality, efficient and loving care to each resident in a personalized way. Assists in the common goal of maintaining the well-being of each resident by working as a primary caregiver. Meets the basic needs of assigned residents by supervising or assisting residents with ADLs.

Job Relationships:

Hours of Work :
Shift work will vary depending on shift and floor

Day shift – 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Evening shift – 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Night shift – 10:00PM – 6:30 AM

Scheduled to work every other weekend, including holiday rotation.

Dress Code: Clean, fitted scrubs in solid colors or simple patterns. Bethesda shirts.
Footwear: Closed-toe, comfortable, slip-resistant shoes.
Hair and Hygiene:Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, oral hygiene and deodorant. Neatly tied back if long.
Identification:Visible name badge, worn on chest area.
PPE:Compliance with facility guidelines for masks, gloves, goggles, etc. if applicable.
Piercings: Covered or removed if posing infection or safety risk.
Tattoos: Covered or removed if posing infection or safety risk.
General Appearance:Clean, unwrinkled scrubs. Minimal jewelry/accessories. Nails must be kept clean and neatly trimmed or filed. Jeans with no holes or rips on Fridays.

Essential Requirement of Work: (Minimum qualifications necessary to function at full productivity).

• Training:
  Successful completion of an approved competency evaluation or an approved nursing assistant training program and competency evaluation within four months from the date of employment.
• In-serve
  
  Education:
  
  No less than 12-hours per year to ensure continued competence and address any areas of weakness as determined by performance reviews.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Ability for Full Performance:
• Ability and desire to follow all safety procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to foster independence, self-respect, and self-worth in each client by consistent understanding and kindness.
• Use of equipment including tubs, lifts, splints, but not limited to, and ability to take vital signs.
• Knowledge of basic health and identifying changes in residents.
• Ability to successfully complete tasks on time and to be of assistance to others.
• Knowledge and appreciation of all rules and guidelines for resident care such as transfers and cleaning procedures.
• Use of transfer devices, safety procedures, and proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Personal:
• Ability to perform well with co-workers in a teamwork setting.
• Respect for others, residents, and staff alike.
• Ability to communicate.
• Ability to interpret or explain certain procedures or activities, to enlist and maintain cooperation from residents.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions.
• Genuine interest and willingness to work with cognitively impaired and/or geriatric aged clients.

Physical Demands of the Job:

• Frequent bending and stooping
• Standing for prolonged periods of time
• Patient handlers must sign & comply with the Skilled Nursing Facility Safe Patient Handling Policy.

Mental Demands of the Job:

• Working in an environment with many residents who exhibit a wide range of emotions and needs including occasionally aggressive residents.
• Ability to operate within time restraints.
• Ability to change work assignments with short notice.

Quality Performance results in:

• The residents feeling good about themselves and will show signs of being physically and mentally healthy.
• Residents will willingly cooperate with their cares.
• Residents participating in promoting good health and wellness.
• Resi…