Certified Nursing Assistant (6pm to 6am Shift)
Company: WESLEYAN HOMES, INC
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionThe Wesleyan is hiring and needs passionate, driven,
and energetic individuals like YOU! In seeking to fulfill our life
mission, our guiding principles are clear - the community we serve
and those we serve with are valuable. As a part of The Wesleyan,
you will have a unique opportunity to share our vision of assisting
those in need with an organization abundant in opportunity for
growth.We are currently looking for Certified Nursing Assistants to
work at our Assisted Living Community. As a Certified Nursing
Assistant at The Wesleyan, you will be a part of a mission and
values-based organization that provides endless opportunities for
career growth.Essential Job Functions:Perform all Nursing Aide
procedures as directed in accordance with job description and
instructions from Charge Nurse.Follow written and oral
directions.Follow resident rights policies at all times.Assist new
employees in following established facility policies and
procedures.Conduct resident rounds as assigned with oncoming or
outgoing shift.Ensure residents have their call lights in reach.
Answer call lights promptly.Be responsible for residents under your
supervision.Identify resident problems and report them immediately
to a licensed nurse.Report changes in resident condition to charge
nurse or nurse supervisor.Report any unusual symptoms (temperature,
rash, etc.) to charge nurse within the shift they occur.Report any
accidents or incidents to Charge Nurse (falls, etc.) within the
shift they occur.Report incidents and/or unusual problems within
the shift it occurs.Complete assignments timely, completely and
accurately within the shift.Deliver direct care to residents,
providing rehabilitative care when directed and necessary and
render care in accordance with the Nursing Care Plan.Assist
residents with bathing, oral care, dressing/undressing, toileting,
perineal care, catheter care, grooming, eating and checking vital
signs.Check residents every 2 hours for toileting or incontinent
care.Strip bed, change linens and make beds on shower days and as
needed.Perform light housekeeping chores in order to keep the
residents' room and unit within the standards of neatness and
cleanliness required by the Nursing Home and regulatory
agencies.Ensure residents are given adequate assistance with meals,
nourishment and transportation to meal service area.Supervise and
assist residents with prescribed meals as needed and feed residents
who cannot feed themselves.Must be able to deal with possible
agitated and confused residents that at times can become physically
aggressive.Encourage and motivate resident to participate in
recreational, occupational, and physical therapy to promote
activity of mind and body and other activities of daily
living.Record accurately and timely, the care provided to the
resident.Must be able to deal in a professional manner with
coworkers, residents, resident family members, visitors, etc.Listen
to resident and family complaints and report to charge
nurse.Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate
corrective action.Observe infection control procedures relating to
nursing.Participate in in-service classes as assigned and complete
12 hours in-service as designed by federal regulations.Consistently
work cooperatively with residents, nurses, other nursing
assistants, physicians, nurse practitioners, families,
administration, consultant personnel and ancillary service
providers.Qualifications & Experience:Must possess current Nurse
Aide Certificate from Texas Department of Health and must keep
Certificate current. Be in good physical and mental condition and
willing to work with the aged population. Have patience, tact,
cheerful disposition and enthusiasm and be able to handle residents
based on whatever maturity, cognitive and medical/physical level
they are currently functioning.Must have the ability to work
despite frequent interruptions. Able to read and write English with
clarity sufficient to follow instructions and identify materials
from their labels and understand their directions for use.Able to
take directions and supervision, follow directions and to work on a
team providing care and general functions of a nursing unit.
Schedule:Twelve-hour shifts available: 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. The
Wesleyan is an Equal Opportunity EmployerBenefits:Health
InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k)Employee Assistance
ProgramPaid Time OffTuition ReimbursementShort-Term
DisabilityCompany paid Life InsuranceCompany paid AD & DCompany
paid Long-Term Disability
Keywords: WESLEYAN HOMES, INC, Georgetown , Certified Nursing Assistant (6pm to 6am Shift), Healthcare , Georgetown, Texas
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