******ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE******

$1.00 shift diff 3-11/ $1.50 shift diff 11-7/ $2.00 more on the weekends

JOB SUMMARY

PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT TRAINING IN CLASS AND HANDS ON - WILL BE PAID TRAINING WHILE WORKING AS WELL AS PAYING FOR YOUR LICENSE FEE.

A Certified Nursing Assistant is a worker who, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, attends the personal needs of the residents. A Certified Nursing Assistant provides the quality of service that meets the standards for Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. A Certified Nursing Assistant assists with the admission, discharge, and transportation of residents, procure and return nursing equipment and assist in the general maintenance of the nursing unit.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Report to the nurse’s station at the beginning of shift to get aide assignment sheet and any other instructions from your nurse.

· Complete ADL sheets as care is provided in accordance with aide assignment sheets and nurses’ instructions. ADL sheets are to be completed daily before the end of shift.

· Give hygienic care, such as: bathing (bed, tub, shower or sponge bath), grooming (shampoo, nail care and shaving), oral care (denture care), hair care, and providing water to wash hands and face.

· Measures and records vital signs/weights and reports variations in vital signs to nurse.

· Provide, remove, and clean bedpans and urinals.

· Prepare residents for meals and assist residents in eating as required.

· Clean resident’s hands and face before and after meals. Ensure there is no food on clothing, bedding or chair.

· Timely pass resident trays when the food carts arrive on the hall.

· Report all observations concerning residents to a Registered Nurse or LPN Charge Nurse.

· Assist residents in positioning, moving and turning, getting in and out of bed, and ambulation. Responsible for using proper techniques.

· Ensure residents are in proper body alignment in the bed and wheelchair.

· Timely answer resident’s call lights and take appropriate action. Call lights must be in reach of resident at all times.

· Fingernails and toenails must be short, smooth and clean. If a resident is diabetic, or there is a problem with the nails, report to the nurse. Nurses will cut the nails of diabetic residents.

· Keep residents skin soft and moist with lotion.

· If resident is not eating, offer substitutes. If the resident still doesn’t eat, the nurse should be notified.

· Ensure all resident personal items, including dentures, denture cups, toothbrush holders, are labeled with resident’s name.

· Assist with dressing and undressing as needed.

· Assists with feeding of residents.

· Make and change beds (unoccupied and occupied).

· Transport newly admitted residents to the unit as directed.

· Assist resident in getting into and out of bed as needed.

· Keep resident rooms neat and tidy. Keep bedside tables and overbed tables clean.

· Place ice in water pitchers as scheduled or as requested by residents. Water pitcher should be on bedside table, within resident’s reach.

· Transport discharged residents, or those going on leave, to their cars.

· Obtain, clean, and return nursing equipment and supplies to designated areas.

· Clean resident’s unit after resident is discharged and do discharge inventory.

· Assist in keeping department neat and clean by: Cleaning bedside unit, cleaning nursing equipment, and keeping service area in order (utility rooms – clean and soiled).

· Ensure dirty linen barrels are at least 10 feet from the clean linen cart, food cart and medicine cart. Place dirty linen barrel in Soiled Utility Room when not in use. Barrels must not overflow.

· Immediately report any changes in resident’s condition or incident to the nurse.

· Assisting co-workers when needed.

· Reporting on and off duty to the nurse in charge and when leaving or returning from special assignment.

· Perform walking rounds with the next shift.

· Adhere to the policies and procedures of Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center.

· Assist resident to activities.

· Maintain competence through attendance and participation in continuing education program seminars.

· Understand and follow universal precautions, established safety rules, fire and disaster procedures, and departmental policies and procedures while performing daily tasks.

· Perform any other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience: Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED. Must have current and valid Florida Certified Nursing Assistant license and must be at least 18 years of age. Previous experience in nursing home, hospital, extended care facility or other medical facility preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Level 2 Background screening required.
• In good mental and physical health.
• Ability to move and lift residents.
• Knowledge of the regulations regarding residents rights to privacy, i.e., not divulging confidential information concerning the resident except to authorized personnel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Must possess effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

· Ability to understand and carry out directions.

· Ability to manage time effectively.

· Basic computer skills.

· Maintain effective relationships and communication with families, residents and staff.

· Ability to accept supervisor direction and evaluation of performance.

· Ability to remain calm and follow instructions in an emergency situations.

· Compassionate, mature, courteous, sympathetic and professional at all times.

· Ability to organize and prioritize with good interpersonal skills.

· Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, crutches, walkers, Hoyer Lift, side rails, brace, splints, oxygen).

· Ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to all residents, staff and documentation. HIPAA compliance required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium to heavy work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift/move, and/or occasionally up to 100 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

· Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

· Twisting/Bending: Occasionally required to assess residents at a lower level or beds or items on the floor.

· Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

· Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm. Occasionally for resident care and transporting residents.

· Handling: Picking, holding or otherwise working primarily with whole hand.

· Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with our without correction.

· Sedentary work: position requires occasional sitting to complete paperwork.

• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

· Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

· Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motions of the lower extremities and back muscles.

· Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly and quickly.

· Visual Acuity: With or without correction. Have close visual acuity to perform and activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing computer monitor and reading; determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations.

· Walking: Ability to stand for a prolonged period of time. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday to accomplish tasks. Frequently standing and walking to care for patients and accessing supplies.

· Occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily in an inside setting. Work may include participating in resident activities outdoors where exposure to adverse weather may be experienced.

EXPECTATION OF HOURS WORKED

Work the schedule assigned by the Director of Nursing. Emergency situations may require you to come in early or stay late due to unforeseen circumstances.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Marianna, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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