Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant for Family - Oriented SNF in Macon, MOMacon HealthCare Center is currently seeking a Nursing Assistant to help our Direct Care partners! A Nursing Assistant is vital to help ensure our residents are happy! You will get the chance to work in Skilled Nursing.This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees while offering hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis.Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.Recognize a resident's ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the caregiving environment.Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care.Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless resident on bed rest) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves.Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed.Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas.Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control.Promptly answer call lights and other resident needs.Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents.Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.Must adhere to attendance standards per Attendance Policy.General facility housekeeping.Deep cleaning of resident rooms and bathrooms.Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator.Requirements:The successful candidate must hold a High School Diploma or GED.Experience in senior resident services, social work, health care, or customer service is preferred.Strong verbal and written communications skills are essential.Prefer that the candidate have experience in working with older adults and a knowledge of the aging process.A flexible work schedule is also a necessity.Must show a desire to learn and help othersBe compassionate, hardworking, empathetic, and a team playerMacon HealthCare Center offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, uniforms, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more.We offer competitive rates and benefits for part time employment including dental, vision, disability insurance, uniforms, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more.National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge... innovation and improvement... teamwork and collaboration... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity please apply today to find out more about us.EOE