Care Givers and CNAs

Manor Lake Ellijay; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Lake Ellijay in Ellijay, GA is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide non-professional direct resident care under supervision of licensed staff.

You will assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, and daily living activities, document vital signs, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Satisfactory criminal background check per state requirements.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must demonstrate patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude towards the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily bath and/or shower, dressing, grooming, and basic room care.
• Record vital signs, weight, and observe skin breakdowns; update care plans; report changes to supervisor.
• Prepare residents for meals and provide after-meal care.
• Attend required trainings and participate in orientation and staff meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality and residents’ rights; report complaints and incidents to supervisors.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge, and inventory resident possessions.
• Provide table service during meals and daily light housekeeping.
• Follow infection control and safety rules and document restraints as required.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

English literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Performs non-professional direct patient care duties under the supervision of nursing personnel and to assist in maintaining a positive physical, social, emotional, and spiritual environment for the residents.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

n/a

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist residents with daily bath and/or shower which may occasionally require the ability to enter a shower space with the resident. Assistance will also include dressing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for activities within the community, reminders of medical appointments, and basic room care.

• Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily and ongoing records including vital signs, weight and measure residents, and observe and report presence of skin breakdowns; review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions to supervisor; and record all necessary charting entries and report all accidents and incidents.

• Prepare residents for meals and snacks and perform after-meal resident care.

• Complete yearly training materials and any other training deemed necessary by management.

• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with Residents' Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints, accidents and incidents to supervisors.

• Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer and discharge of residents, inventory resident possessions and report defective equipment to administration.

• Provide table service to residents during applicable meal periods.

• Provide daily light housekeeping services, such as emptying trash, dusting, bed making, and other items as required in the resident apartments

• Understand and use Standards Precautions and follow established infections control, hazardous communication and other safety rules; ensure cleanliness of assigned residents’ rooms; properly maintain and record resident restraints; and promptly report all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.

• Attend and participate in orientation, state required training, educational activities and staff meeting.

• Conduct yourself professionally and contribute to, service-oriented environment through their appearance, communication, and interactions with residents, families, visitors, and colleagues.

• Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age, or older

• Must have satisfactory criminal background check in accordance with state requirements.

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Must demonstrate patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude towards the elderly.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with some college preferred.

• Experience working with geriatric nursing preferred

• Completion of training program for Certification, CNA preferred.

• Knowledge of administering basic first aid and resident care.

• CPR certification

• Understanding of aseptic and sterile techniques

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, twist, and/or assist in moving articles of more than seventy-five pounds.

• Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress.

• Must be able to tolerate extended periods of walking and standing.