NURSE ASSISTANT CERTIFIED (NAC) / MED TECH (PER DIEM)

Caregiver Position

Primary Scheduled Hours: Per Diem, Various Shifts

Pay Scale: Compensation within the posted range will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity considerations.

Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect care for the residents as a caregiver and dispenser of medications. Communicates with the residents, family, departmental staff, and visitors.

Essential Job Functions:

• Transporting residents.
• Removing linens and trash to proper receptacles.
• Assists in the preparation of admission of residents.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Assists with bed making, cleanliness, and organization of living space.
• Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity.
• Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to residents.
• Monitors and maintains cleanliness of wheelchairs and assistive devices.
• Assists residents with handling and care of clothing and other personal property (including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices).
• Must be able to follow directions (both oral and written), and work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with residents, family members and other facility staff while assuring confidentiality of resident information.
• Attends in-service education programs, as assigned, to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills, etc.
• Practice careful, efficient, and non-wasteful use of supplies and linens.
• Maintains personal health to prevent absence from work due to health problems.
• Possesses a genuine interest and concern for geriatric and disabled persons.

Education Background and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

Required Licensure / Certifications: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (NA-C) in the State of Washington. Nurse Delegation Core and Diabetic Certification.

Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year experience in direct care of older persons requiring care in a residential environment. Assisted Living required certifications: Mental Health, Dementia, Developmental Disabilities.

Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean, and wears identification while on duty.
• Completes annual District-required and/or job-required educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Attends staff meetings per facility policy.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Maintains employee/patient confidentiality.
• Represents the District in a positive and professional manner.
• Participates in department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (PDSA/4DX) activities.
• Demonstrates the mission, vision, ethics, and goals of the facility as well as the departmental Scope of Service.
• Communication with patients, residents, guests, family, and staff is courteous, respectful, and helpful.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and accident-free environment.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

Comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
• Gym membership
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

Newport Hospital and Health Services