Full Time Certified Nursing Assistant (NOC Shift)

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Entity : Masonic Homes of California Payroll Type : Non-Exempt

Department : Administration Supervisory : No

Reports To : Administrator Work Status : Full-Time

Location of Job : Covina

Schedule : NOC Shift, 10 : 30pm to 7 : 00am

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 / hour

JOB CULTURE

The Masonic Homes of California are committed to a culture of Leadership. Our culture is to provide superior service to members, residents, and staff through a sound and progressive model of service and care which aligns our mission, vision and operations.

We demonstrate excellence in core services and place value on high quality job performance, professional development, effective time management, budget management, workplace safety and resident / employee satisfaction.

We are dedicated to disciplined innovation and continuous quality improvement we are a learning company. We are committed to sharing our knowledge and being an organization that attracts the best and brightest talent.

We are team-oriented, caring, and honest. Our vision is that Together we create meaningful life experiences that make a profound difference.

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides adult residents with assistance in their daily living. Certified Nursing Assistants lend support to the Licensed Vocational Nurses in the medial necessities of all residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Actively support the basic rights of all residents. Develops a relation as a best friend to resident. Strives to develop a knack for dealing positively with residents.

Knows the life stories of residents and provides care and intervention that is focused on each individual and their needs.

Supports the Masonic Home Way Pillars philosophy.

Perform skills required of a nursing assistant related to provision of basic ADL care, provision of nutrition and hydration, toileting program, incontinent care, vital signs, and other care as needed.

Adapt care giving to build on individual resident strengths and abilities.

Assist residents to maintain a safe clean and orderly environment. Assists residents with linens, bed making, dish washing, trash, and laundry as needed.

Assist residents with transportation to meals, activities, beauty shop, and medical appointments.

Supervise and account for residents in dining room. Assist residents to make menu selections. Monitor residents for problems related to meals and food intake, report problems.

Assist residents with cleanliness, grooming, and nourishment needs.

Ensure safety of resident by maintaining a safe environment and using appropriate behavioral intervention techniques.

Assist resident’s self-administration of medication as needed. Document medication assistance provided. Report problems or refusal of medications to RCFE Health Service Manager.

Provide support and guidance to residents for blood sugar monitoring and other assistance with adaptive equipment or basic care.

Complete all required documentation related to centrally stored medications, medication refills, etc. Reorder medications from pharmacy.

Maintain awareness of resident health. Inform appropriate staff (LVN, RCFE Health Service Manager) of any incidents or changes in resident condition, such as attitude, appearance, appetite, behavior and / or physical ability.

Obtain Vital Signs, document and report unusual readings to LVN.

Document resident care, behavior and special needs as required by policy and procedure.

Attend scheduled staff or campus meetings, in-services, and events.

Ensure that all residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights including the right to wage a complaint, are well established and maintained at all times.

Always preserve the dignity and self-respect of the residents.

Perform other related functions as requested by the LVN or RCFE Health Service Manager.

Communicates and cooperates with co-workers and residents. Establishes good working relationships with all departments. Practices good teamwork.

Regular attendance and punctuality.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Provides transportation of residents to medical appointments or for medical emergencies as needed. Accompany residents to medical appointments as needed.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed, typically :

Maintain a current non-restricted California Driver's License.

High school diploma or equivalent

Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of California.

CPR and First Aid certified.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Prior experience, knowledge, and training in congregated living of health care environment providing services to the elderly is preferred.

Computer and keyboard skills required.

Effective oral and written communication skills required.

Knowledge of Title 22, Division 6 & Division 12 desirable.

Med Tech preferred.

Benefits

At the Masonic Homes you will have the opportunity to combine your passion for helping people and high ethical standards with the opportunities to advance your career.

In return for your skills and passion, we offer :

A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care

Excellent health, wage replacement and other benefits for you and your family’s well-being

A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan

Investment in your growth through Tuition Reimbursement