Certified Nurse Aide - Skilled Nursing 3p-11p

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose:

To provide resident care and activity needs under the supervision of the Department Manager and/or Nurse on duty. To provide care in a manner that promotes the best possible quality of life for the resident while residing at The Orchard.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Licensed CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Home Maker, or related experience

References documenting skills and experience as a caregiver

Current TB skin test prior to the date of hire then annually

Cleared background check within 2 years

Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Ability to read and write English

Must be able to communicate effectively

Must have compassion for and desire to work with elderly

Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities under essential job functions

Essential Functions

Document resident activity on approved forms in a manner that is legible and understandable

Provide resident care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing bed linens, positioning, transferring, and incontinence care while using appropriate techniques

Observe any changes in resident condition, take action to ensure safety of resident and report to supervisor

Make rounds as directed to check on resident status

Respond to call lights in a timely manner

Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed by personnel with current training

Assist with dining service and activity program as directed

Understand and follow safety and infection control policies and procedures

Understand and follow resident care plan and document accordingly

Hear, understand, and respond to resident communication

Report incidents and completes appropriate paperwork

Collect, wash, and care for laundry & linens in accordance with The Orchard policy.

Help to properly maintain all equipment, and general facility maintenance & cleanliness

Ensure work areas are clean and safe, ensure policies covering infection control, health and safety, etc. are strictly followed

Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations and resident rights

Attend all required in-service trainings

Promote and encourage residents to participate in activities

Answer phone appropriately

Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority

Ability to distinguish and prioritize duties and resident needs (both emotion & physical) v/s task at hand

The job description provides a framework for the job, other duties may be assigned as necessary

Benefits

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Basic Life and AD&D (Employer paid)

Disability

Accident

Critical Illness

Employee Assistance Program

Standard Shift

Day Shift

Evening Shift

Night Shift

Supplemental Pay

Shift differential