CNA/MA- DAY/EVENING

Job Description

FULL AND PART-TIME

Starting at $18.00

If you’ve got a passion for excellence and a desire to make a difference in the lives of people, this might be the job for you! The Nursing Assistant has the opportunity to positively interact with residents, guests, family members and team members daily. Nursing Assistants are passionate about providing the highest quality care possible and exceeding the expectations of those they serve and work with.

Qualified candidates will be certified nursing assistants. They will possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image.

Join a team of highly committed professionals who have the opportunity to do what they do best every day in an exceptional environment where learning and growth is encouraged and supported.

Required license or certification:

• CNA 75 Hour Certification/ Med Aide 40 Hour Certification
• Days
• 12 hour shifts; and 8 hour shifts
• 6A-6P
• Evenings
• 12 hour shifts; 8 hour shifts
• 2P- 2A

Personal Qualifications: Nursing Aides have a strong desire to relate to and work with the elderly. They possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image. Nursing Aides find fulfillment in building personal relationships and caring for personal needs. They are committed to doing whatever it takes to enhance the dignity in people’s lives. Professional Qualifications: Nursing Aides have the ability to read and write well enough to follow written directions and to do charting. It is important to read well enough to understand the dangers that come with working with the chemicals, equipment and supplies in the nursing department. Verbal communication skills are important to carry on conversations with residents, co-workers and visitors in an understandable manner. Nursing Aides will have passed the nursing assistance course or be able and willing to do so within 120 days of employment. Nursing Aides are continually learning and growing by participating in educational sessions, inservice training and demonstrations. Physical Requirements: Nursing Aides understand the physical nature of their jobs and realize they need to:  lift, push, pull and move residents, equipment, supplies, etc.  lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds several times each work day.  lift twenty-five (25) pounds consistently.  be able to move and stretch in such a way as to be able to reach areas above their head and below their waist.  be able to push and pull a cart requiring twenty-five (25) pounds of force.  bend, stoop and twist almost constantly throughout the day.  see and hear well enough to take blood pressure, chart, read thermometers, etc.  remain active and on their feet for up to four (4) hours at a time. Key Result Areas: * Consistently uses the Vetter Health Services Mission, Vision and Values to guide everyday decisions and actions. * Demonstrate a consistently positive, respectful and constructive attitude with both residents and staff. * Demonstrate initiative, active problem solving and a continual desire to improve customer service. * Provide quality nursing services to meet the physical, psychological, spiritual and restorative care needs of each resident, based upon your licensure and certifications. * Create and maintain an environment, which allows each resident to adjust to their limitations and recognize the dignity and worth of each individual. * Participate in in-service educational classes and meetings directed at improving your ability to meet the needs of the residents. * Maintain and follow established safety precautions and infection control procedures when performing day-to-day responsibilities. * Know, understand and perform responsibilities that meet regulatory and company standards. * Serve as an effective teacher, model, and consultant for other staff. * Be a reliable and positive member of the facility’s team. * Create a cooperative working relationship with other departments.

Qualified candidates will be certified nursing assistants. They will possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image.