Temp - LNA - Long Term Care (Varied) Claremont NH

Nursing Assistant

This assignment location is 2 hours from Boston, MA! Please note, candidates MUST have their own transportation as this facility is located in a very rural area with limited housing options and NO public transportation. Please ensure your traveler is aware and are looking into options at time of submission. ALL DAY, EVERY DAY, WE MAKE LIFE BETTER

Delivers basic nursing and restorative care within the facilities policies and procedures, under the supervision of LPNs and RNs.

Attend report prior to starting resident care and keep licensed personnel informed of significant observations in resident care and environmental conditions, supply and equipment needs, and performance problems.

Assist residents with all aspects of personal hygiene including bathing, grooming, and dressing; administer specified skin care treatments according to facility protocol and the Resident Care Plan.

Provide assistance to residents for ambulation and movement including range of motion, turning, positioning, supporting or transferring; and assist residents with nutrition and bodily waste including feeding, hydration, toileting, bowel/bladder training, input and output and caloric counts.

Secure a safe environment for staff and residents by reacting to emergency situations per facility policy such as fire drills, redirecting wandering/confused residents, and resident falls; and ensure resident safety at all times and protect the rights of all residents at all times.

Obtain adequate knowledge of Resident Care Plans in order to provide basic nursing care; comply with established nursing standards and policies and procedures of the nursing department and the facility; and maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.

Identify and utilize infection control technique at all times; respect the spiritual belief system of residents; encourage residents to participate in their care appropriate to the residents optimal level of physical and mental functioning.