NURSING ASSISTANT- REGISTERED (NAR) CARE CENTER

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nursing Assistant- Registered to join our team in a reputable skilled nursing facility. This role offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality care to residents in a supportive and professional environment. If you are committed to making a positive impact on residents' lives and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply.

Shifts: Day, Evening, and NOC 

Commitment Bonus: $1,000 

Job Summary:

The Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) performs direct care to and meets the needs of residents and patients under the supervision of a nurse.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides direct care services in the following areas: dressing, bathing, grooming, elimination, food and fluids, mental stimulation, vital signs and weights, ensuring access to personal care supplies and post-mortem care. With specialized training and written approval, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned area.
• Contributes to the implementation of resident and patient care plans and assists in attaining the highest degree of functional independence.  
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees. 
• Interacts with customers/visitors in a warm and friendly manner.
• Instills confidence in patients by maintaining a neat appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner. 
• Observes and reports any resident and patient changes to the nurse to ensure professional assessment and proper documentation. Changes include but not limited to conditions changes, behaviors or complaints.    
• Effectively Communicates:
• with residents and patients in a kind and caring manner to provide and gather pertinent information in order to implement quality care.  
• with charge nurse, other NAR staff on and off unit, and other departments
• utilizes formal tools within the department: the communication book, meeting minutes, meeting attendance, report offs, and notices on bulletin boards.  
• Documents direct care accurately, completely and timely.  
• Compliance to facility policies and procedures
• Infection Prevention
• Emergency Preparedness
• Quality Improvement
• Aware of state and federal regulations that pertain to the delivery of long term care and/or hospital services.  
• Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
• Maintains a safe environment for residents, patients and co-workers; transports residents and patients according to their needs and uses equipment appropriately and safely.  
• Continuing Education: Attends staff meetings, mandatory in-services and meets annual continuing education requirements. If unable to attend staff meetings or in-services, seeks out the information from Director of Nursing or RN educators.  

• High school graduate preferred.
• Successful completion of nursing assistant course or the equivalent.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience with acceptable references preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment test (drug screen). 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.