Nursing Assistant - Watkins

Starting at $18 per hour (0.2 FTE
, 16 hours per pay period).
Location: Winona Senior Services, Watkins.
Shift: 1st Shift, 6 am – 2 pm (Weekends/Holidays every other).

Provide direct resident care with a strong emphasis on geriatrics. Central to this care is health restoration and maintenance of our resident population. Employees will use the resident plan of care, which includes short- and long-term goals. Employees must possess strong communication skills and work well on a team to enhance resident care, safety, and dignity.

• Assist the client with personal cares as identified in the assignment sheet/client care plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing hair; assisting with showering or bathing; rubbing with lotions; fingernail and foot care if instructed to do so by an RN; redirection of a confused client; and use of validation techniques and/or appropriate diversion activities when dealing with clients with dementia.
• Assisting the client in the use of the commode, urinal, toilet and with adult incontinence products as assigned.
• Assisting with safe ambulation and transfers, including proper use of body mechanics to avoid injury.
• Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for clients.
• Medication reminders, assistance or administration as delegated by RN.
• Prepare meals as directed, following special meal plans if instructed.
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed. Report changes or concerns to nursing.
• Notify nursing of any complaints or concerns raised by the client or the client’s family or representative.
• Help each client to reach and maintain his/her highest level of performance and independence. Promote clients’ independence, not dependence, by offering choices and fostering self‑help skills.
• Establish rapport with clients, lead client in activities as assigned and provide socialization and companionship to clients while performing assigned tasks.
• Actively engage our residents/clients by implementing Kairos Alive! techniques in day‑to‑day contact with them. These techniques include using intergenerational interactive participatory dance, storytelling and touch to liberate their power to nurture and heal.
• Assist with treatments as delegated by the Registered Nurse according to the client’s individualized care plan.
• Observe client and report to the LPN or RN changes in the client’s physical and emotional condition, such as change in attitude, appearance, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
• Assist co‑workers with daily responsibilities when needed.
• Organize and prioritize assigned work during scheduled shift to complete assigned tasks.
• Document services provided accurately and consistently with agency policies and complete all required paperwork in a timely and legible manner.
• Attend required in‑service training—at least 8 hours for every 12 months of employment as well as staff meetings and other agency events.
• Follow agency procedures for universal precautions when performing assigned tasks.
• Use validation techniques and/or appropriate diversion activities when dealing with clients with dementia.
• Provides life‑enriching activities to our assisted living residents. Actively engages our residents by implementing Kairos Alive! techniques in day‑to‑day contact with them. These techniques include using intergenerational interactive participatory dance, storytelling and touch to liberate their power to nurture and heal. Health and conforms to the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of the department.
• Supports and enhances the dining program as assigned; duties to include, but not limited to setting up the dining room, cooking, baking, serving our residents and guests, and cleaning up the dining room.
• Participates in and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

• Currently holds an active NA license on the MN Registry
• CPR Certified

• Health Insurance:
  Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection:
  Short and long‑term disability, plus additional benefits like…