3rd Shift Caregiver

Hireology; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Hireology is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide routine daily care for residents in a long-term or rehabilitative setting in Lenoir City, TN. You will support care plans, assist with daily routines, and report observations to supervisors to ensure high-quality resident care.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be CPR/First Aid certified, and have or be pursuing CNA certification, with English literacy and a compassionate, professional approach

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant certification preferred; CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Experience with elderly patients is desirable; must read/write English.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and personal care.
• Report observations and pertinent information to the supervisor.
• Support care plans and daily care adjustments as directed.
• Contribute to standards of care and identify educational needs for staff.
• Ensure safety, maintain cleanliness, and respond to call lights promptly.
• Assist with meals and dietary duties as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Observation skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification (preferred)

CPR & First Aid certification (required)

Personal Hygiene training with nurse instructor

Student nurse or NA experience (preferred)

Experience with elderly (desirable)

English literacy (read/write)

Job description

Summary of Responsibility

Provides routine daily nursing care and services that support the care delivered to residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care, in accordance with the established nursing care procedures and as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Short Term/Long Term Disability


• 401k


• Flexible Spending Account

Duties

1. Assists the resident in any daily routines, any personal care and housekeeping tasks that the resident needs assistance in performing.


2. Reports observations and other pertinent information related to the care of the resident.


3. Provides services that support the care delivered to the resident and daily review care plans to determine ID changes in the daily care routine have been made.


4. Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.


5. Participates in the identification of staff educational needs.


6. Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit facility policies.


7. Surveys for safety and picks up resident’s room each day. Removes all soiled linens from rooms. Bed linens, towels and wash cloths are to be changed once a week or as necessary.


8. Assists with Activity Participation including encouragement of residents to participate, leading and performing activity programs, and documentation of residents participation.


9. Ensures that all resident call lights are promptly answered, followed by appropriate responses to requests.


10. Assists with dietary responsibilities, including serving meals and cleaning meal area, as needed.


11. Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.


12. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or the Executive Director.

Education and Experience

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.


2. Previous Nursing Assistant experience or student nurse preferred.


3. Completion of certification program for Nursing Assistants preferred.


4. Experience working with the elderly is desirable.


5. Must be able to read, speak and write the English language.


6. Must be certified in C.P.R., first aid training and documentation of Personal Hygiene training with nurse instructor.