Description:
A Nursing Assistant is compassionate caregiver. He/she has either successfully completed a CNA program or is currently enrolled in a program with the intention of progressing through nursing school. A Nursing Assistant assists CNAs in their daily duties with residents/patients.
Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each
state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.
Essential Functions
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Assists CNAs in their day to day functions.
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Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
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Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
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Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding.
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Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.
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Assists residents with turning and positioning in bed.
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Documents services provided
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Assists residents with ambulation for short distance in facility.
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Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Other Functions
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.
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Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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Strong customer service skills.
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Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
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Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
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Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.
Requirements:
Education
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High school diploma or GED required.
Licenses/Certification
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Within 120 days of employment, completes a state-approved nursing assistant training program & become certified.
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NOTE: A Nursing Assistant enrolled in a nursing program may be compensated differently based upon the clinical education received.
Experience
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Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
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Complete 16 hours of classroom education then complete skills checks for clinical areas for which job expectations include.
