Description:
SUMMARY:
Provides direct care to residents, treating each with dignity and respect while promoting independence, yet meeting their individual needs in a caring atmosphere. Shift will be from 5 am-1:30 pm.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Represent Independence Care Center in a positive and professional manner.
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Know and practice Resident’s rights and exhibit attitudes and behaviors that indicate respect for them.
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Demonstrate a caring attitude in all interactions with residents.
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Abide by Independence Care Center Personnel Policies and Procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
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Know and practice emergency policies and procedures.
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Administer nursing care to residents according to the policies and procedures of Independence Care Center.
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Utilize all safety equipment and precautions as per policies and procedures when transferring or ambulating residents.
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Must use gait belt when transferring or ambulating residents. Must use assist x2 with hoyer lift.
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Perform all care using the principles of standard precautions and good hand washing.
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Interact with all residents based upon their individual needs.
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Maintain a therapeutic environment for all residents; promote and encourage independence.
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Report to charge nurse any changes in resident’s condition.
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12 hours of education completed per year.
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All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school education or G.E.D. preferred.
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Must be CNA certified when hired or take CNA course by the time employed 4 months.
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
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Must be able to deal with residents and families in a pleasant and supportive manner and must be able to work effectively with fellow employees.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be able to stand, bend, reach, kneel, carry, squat, crawl, lift 75-100 lbs., and move intermittently during working hours using good body mechanics.
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To assist residents in a time of emergency must be able to move quickly from one part of the building to another.
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Must have good physical health with no communicable diseases present.
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Must be able to demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
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Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
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In the event of a resident fall or highly agitated resident, call STAT for help or call the 200 unit desk for assistance.
