Certified Nursing Assistant

unitedchurchhomes; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Community at Beavercreek is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate resident care in a Dementia Care Unit. You will assist with daily activities, including bathing, feeding and mobility, while reporting changes to the supervising nurse.

No prior experience is required, but completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant program and ongoing certifications are necessary. This on-site role emphasizes safety, infection control, and supportive family communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must complete state-approved Nursing Assistant program and maintain certifications.
• No prior experience required.
• Proficient with computer, Internet and basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Assists residents with meals and personal care including bathing, grooming and hygiene.
• Explains procedures to residents before administering treatments and prepares for examination.
• Assists with ambulation, transfers and positioning.
• Records intake/output and flow sheets at point of care as required.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident units and treatment areas.
• Assists with transportation to appointments and activities.
• Performs post-mortem care as instructed.

Skills

Communication, Oral

Communication, Written

Empathetic

Patience

Interpersonal

Detail Oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Community Name: Trinity Community at Beavercreek

Essential Function Statement(s)

• Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Assist residents at mealtimes.
• Assists with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment.
• Explains procedures to residents before administering, drapes residents for examination and treatment.
• Keeps residents dry (changes clothing, linen, etc, when wet or soiled).
• Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions.
• Empties urinary drainage bags and records amount in record; Reports any irregularities to nurse.
• Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., keeping with specific resident safety needs; Assists residents in ambulation, with or without self-help devices, as instructed.
• Performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures, as instructed.
• Ensures call lights are within reach of residents and answers call lights promptly.
• Ensures residents' personal care needs are being met in accordance with residents' wishes.
• Reports all changes in residents' condition to supervisor as soon as practical.
• Changes bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents; Handles linens according to infection control guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, linen closets.
• Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs.
• Uses creative problem solving to meet the needs of the resident, within scope of responsibility.
• Provides post-mortem care as instructed.
• Performs required special nursing care duties, including identifying and reporting abnormal skin conditions.
• Ensures residents are positioned and prepared appropriately for meals; serves food and assists with feeding as necessary; ensures each resident is properly hydrated; assists in the delivery and documentation of all snacks and supplements.
• Accurately records all entries on flow sheets, I and O's, and other documents at point of care as required.
• Participates in care conference as indicated and follows individual resident care plans.
• Performs all admission, discharge and transfer duties as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste, including restocking supplies.
• Reports observations concerning structural, equipment and furniture defects and malfunctioning to appropriate personnel.
• Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of duties.
• Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships, and ensures departmental staff does the same.
• Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, care procedures and protocol for residents in the Dementia Care Unit.
• Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate.
• Participates in special activities as necessary (e.g., safety committee; mentoring/orientation/new hires; etc.).
• Label and charge ancillary items for resident billing.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed.

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
• Experience: No prior experience necessary
• Computer Skills: Must be able to proficiently use a computer, the Internet and basic office equipment
• Certifications & Licenses: Successful completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant program; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation
• Other Requirements: Ability to assist patients during therapy; Special care/dementia care employees will have additional training in caring for and treating dementia residents; Ability to communicate effectively with residen