Nursing Assistant Assisted Living 32 Hours

Job Description

. Position Summary ==========================

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist residents in Activities of Daily Living. This includes, but is not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing, taking vital signs and assessing residents’ need for additional medical attention. Nursing Assistants will also provide residents with assistance to take medications, under the careful supervision of the Nursing Coordinator. Nursing Assistants will also participate in the recreation program, under the supervision of the Program Manager.

II. Core Care Competencies:

• Adjust to meet the individual needs of the resident.
• Can prioritize effectively.
• Respond calmly to unexpected change or frustration.
• Relates to all in an open, friendly and respectful manner.
• Initiate and develops relationships with new residents, staff and families.
• Promote a collaborative atmosphere.
• Provide the highest level of care to our residents.
• Promote a healing environment for physical and spiritual needs.
• Demonstrate dependability and accountability with all duties.

III.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with ADL’s including toileting, bathing, dressing and cueing for feeding. Assist residents with ambulation as well as with mobility devices, including canes, walkers and wheelchairs. Help residents with additional ADL devices, such as glasses and hearing aids.
• Perform any treatments, as required, including vital signs, weights, temperatures, skin care, and range of motion exercises.
• Assist residents with medications under the careful supervision of the Nursing Coordinator.
• Document in, and refer to, all pertinent lists of record keeping systems, ie. toileting book, dietary need book, daily communication book and miscellaneous flow sheets and SAMM documentation.
• Assist multi-disciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans for residents. Attend and contribute to care plann...