Certified Nursing Assistant: Resident Care Specialist

PACS Group (United Kingdom); United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a dedicated nursing staff member to provide routine daily care to residents in a supervised setting. The role involves identifying residents, recording accurate notes, and adhering to privacy standards.

You will report changes promptly, assist with transfers, and maintain a warm, safe environment on the unit. Responsibilities include preparing rooms, assisting with meals and daily activities, recording intake, and supporting tests and examinations.

Responsibilities

• Use wristband or photo ID to identify residents before administering treatments, meals, etc.
• Record entries using authorized abbreviations only as established by the facility.
• Report all changes in a resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse promptly.
• Document entries on flow sheets, notes, and charts in an informative, descriptive manner.
• Report accidents and incidents observed during your shift.
• Protect resident health information and report any disclosures to the Administrator.
• Report unauthorized attempts to access the facility's information system.
• Perform only nursing care procedures you have been trained to do.
• Prepare resident rooms for arrival (beds made, tags displayed, admission kit ready).
• Greet residents and escort them to their rooms; introduce them to roommates and staff as appropriate.
• Make residents comfortable and assist with personal possessions and room organization.
• Assist with packing, transfers, and discharges as needed.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to receiving areas and assist with loading/unloading.
• Create a warm, personal atmosphere and maintain a calm environment on the unit.
• Meet with nursing staff regularly to identify and improve service quality.
• Report resident complaints and grievances and participate in nursing handoffs.
• Follow policies on exposure to blood and body fluids; perform beds and linens management.
• Assist with daily personal care tasks, including dental care, bathing, hair, dressing, and undressing.
• Keep residents dry and ensure water is accessible; manage meals and post-meal care.
• Record food and fluid intake and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with preparing residents for medical tests and procedures.
• Support lifting, turning, positioning, and transferring residents safely.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
• Prepare residents for examinations and follow up on their care plans.
• Check routinely that residents' personal care needs are being met according to their wishes.
• Observe and report pressure injuries and skin breakdowns to prevent ulcers.
• Report injuries of unknown origin and monitor disoriented residents; document data as instructed.
• Perform special treatments as instructed.
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Job description

PACS Group is seeking a dedicated nursing staff member to provide routine daily care to residents in a supervised setting. The role involves identifying residents, recording accurate notes, and adhering to privacy standards.

You will report changes promptly, assist with transfers, and maintain a warm, safe environment on the unit. Responsibilities include preparing rooms, assisting with meals and daily activities, recording intake, and supporting tests and examinations.