Certified Nurses Aide AL Part Time 7a-3p

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The Nursing Assistant assists the licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living within the Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

1. Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.

2. Gives treatments, performs tests, carries out procedures, and collects specimens as instructed.

3. Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures, and specimens when indicated.

4. Transfers, transports, and escorts residents as needed.

5. Answers signal lights promptly.

6. Changes bed linens, makes beds, and keeps rooms clean and orderly.

OTHER DUTIES :

1. Maintains safe and sanitary workstations and equipment.

2. Encourages independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs, and rehabilitation.

3. Attends in-service training and education session, as assigned.

4. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

WELLNESS FOCUS :

The Sinai Residences employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness : Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational. Through these efforts, we can ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to their mind, body, and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

COMMUNITY HOSPITALITY PLEDGES :

• Compassion : We serve our community and each other with empathy and compassion.
• Diversity : We celebrate and embrace our diversity; it enriches us personally and allows us to make the wisest decisions.
• Service : We approach each workday with a positive attitude, humility, and passion to go the extra mile for each other and those we serve and care for.
• Teamwork : We know we all win when we act as a team. We invest in each other, learn, and grow together. We own every problem we see.

QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS :

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; may be exposed to blood and body fluids which may contain HIV and / or HBV; must be able to transport residents via wheelchair, gerichair, or shower chair, pushing up to 150 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to transfer, turn and position a resident weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted, or with the assistance of one resident weighing over 125 lbs.. Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the workday. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior. Must be able to reach up to a level of six feet; must be able to push a dietary cart up to 40 lbs unassisted. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally