Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nurse Assistant | Hospice House

Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Afternoon Shift (United States of America) Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Every 3rd weekend/holiday; Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. The Nurse Assistant is in training to become a Certified Nurse Assistant. The Nurse Assistant will provide direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility, which meet the physical academical, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and improve their highest level of independent function.

In training to become Nurse Assistant certified and/or Medication Aide certified.

Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.

Performs routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.

Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.

Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provides feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.

Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.

Participates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families.

Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy. Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.

Understands and follows established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

~ Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

~ Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

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