Direct Care Staff (CNA, PCA, NA) TRAINING PROVIDED IF NEEDED

Runk-and-Pratt; West Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Runk & Pratt Health Care Ent Inc is seeking caring nursing aides to support residents daily. You will monitor vital signs, assist with ADLs, and help maintain a safe, respectful, homelike environment. The role requires teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to care plans and rights of residents.

Experience with geriatric care, infection control, and basic first aid is essential. The facility emphasizes training, flexibility, and dependable attendance to meet resident needs and safety

Qualifications

• Must follow complex written and oral directions.
• Must understand residents' rights and report any concerns promptly.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Must maintain confidentiality and provide care with warmth and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs and weigh residents daily.
• Assist with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding and mobility.
• Encourage and document daily nutritional intake.
• Provide supervision and assistance during meals and service areas.
• Respond to call bells promptly and courteously.
• Maintain clean, safe environment and report deficiencies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

ADL assistance

Observation

Following directions

Education

High School diploma or GED

NA (Nurse Aide) certificate / PCA / DCA

TB test clearance

CPR certification

Job description

Performs daily tasks, including checking vital signs and weighing residents, as set forth by the Lead RMA, Nursing Supervisor, DON, Unit Coordinator, Administrator or Designee and cooperate fully with all staff in the best interest of the residents and to act as a team member in all areasIs knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the residents according to their care plan. Contributes to the care planning process by providing the care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferencesPossesses the ability to follow complex written and oral directionsCommunicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisorsProvides resident supervision and/or assistance with activities of daily living, (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinent care, transferring, feeding, communication, ambulation, and documents ADLs provided by employeeAssists with meal service and clean up processEncourages and documents daily nutritional intakeAssists with obtaining vital signs and weights for residentsFully understands all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to Lead RMA, Nursing Supervisor, DON, Administrator or Designee incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents’ rightsMaintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them. Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring, homelike environment.Maintains confidentiality about all aspects of residentsAnswers residents’ call bells promptly and courteouslyProvides support in any area that may arise that is above and beyond the normal expectations for this positionAssists in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment; reports environmental deficiencies to the appropriate staff person such as lighting or equipment problemsProtects the personal belongings of each resident, including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing and memorabilia. Promptly reports missing items according to established policy and participates in efforts to locate missing itemsObserves residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to Lead RMA, Nursing Supervisor, DON, Unit Coordinator, Administrator or DesigneeProvides care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areasParticipates in mandatory periodic training to enhance their skills and maintain the current trends in geriatric care. All staff is required to attend 12 hours of resident centered training and 4 hours of cognitive impairment training annually in accordance with standards for licensed Assisted Living Facilities and infection control trainingProvides basic First Aid and CPR when necessary and maintains current certificationSchedules are flexible based on needs of residents and may require mandatory overtime in times of needAt least every other weekend & holiday hours requiredUniforms must be neat and clean, closed toe shoes are requiredMust have basic computer skillsMust be able to perform duties in accordance with the guidelines mandated by Social Services as the licensing agent of this facilityBe of acceptable physical and mental health to carry out assigned dutiesEmployee must possess mature judgment skills and be able to respond to emergency situationsAttendance is required during inclement weatherFollows infection control policies & proceduresFollows all policies & procedures of Runk and PrattMaintains appropriate & respectful conduct within the workplaceProvides support in any area that may arise that is above and beyond the normal expectations for this positionAble to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. without limitations, using proper body mechanics for accident preventionAble to stand and walk for extended periods of timeAble to position self to assist residents with their needsAble to pull, push wheelchairs, kneel, transfer residents and other physical movements to meet physical needs of residentsAble to tolerate exposure to dust and cleaning chemicalsGraduation from high school or GEDHold a valid certificate of completion of 120 hours coursework or present NA (Nurse Aide) certificate, PCA (Personal Care Aide) certificate, DCA (Direct Care Assistant) Certificate from a reputable and recognizable affiliation within the guidelines of the Virginia Board of Nursing/Department of Health ProfessionsState Police background check that is free from barrier offensesA current Tuberculosis screening on or within 7 days prior to the first day of employment and free from TuberculosisThe ability to obtain CPR/FA training within 60 days of hire and maintain a current certificationThe ability to meet physical requirements for positionThe ability to pass a drug test