Rivers - Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant

The Rivers is an Independent, Assisting Living and Memory Care community nestled in the River Hills of Burnsville, Minnesota. As a Transforming Age community, the Rivers is comprised of dedicated and caring people who have a strong desire to enrich the lives of older adults and our team members. Come learn more about us at and find your happy place here!

The pay for this role starts at $20.00 per hour DOE.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow the resident's individually designed ADL directives.
• Make accurate chart notes daily on residents' conditions, and chart on flow sheets and report any changes to supervisor.
• Assist residents with bathing, use of facilities, oral hygiene, grooming, nail clipping, and dressing.
• Assist in serving meals, leading and attending activities.
• Remain current with all changes regarding residents and department operations; check schedules and activities to assist residents as necessary.
• Assist in the admission and discharge of residents.
• Record vital signs and conditions on a scheduled basis or as needed.
• Provide verbal and physical assists to residents in transfers/ambulation.
• Answer calls for assistance promptly and report any possible safety hazards.
• Maintain neat and clean work areas.
• Keep resident rooms in order; provides comfortable, clean, safe environment at all times; dress residents as conditions require.
• Ensure assigned residents are provided an opportunity to participate in social, physical, creative, and spiritual activities of their choice.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus additional specialized training
• A current CNA/NAR/HCA license in good standing preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Must be able to read/write/speak sufficiently in English in order to complete responsibilities of the position.
• Completion of background check, drug test, and may require other pre-employment tasks such as fingerprint, physical, and TB test as required by state/local guidelines.