Non-Certified Nurse Aide, I/J - Full Time, 3rd Shift

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Birchaven is seeking a Nursing Aide to support licensed staff in assisted living areas under the supervision of a nurse. You will assist with personal care, comfort, and daily activities according to current standards, Birchaven policies, and resident rights.

Responsibilities include recognizing changes in resident condition, assisting with safety, restocking supplies, and supporting the nursing team. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Positive, service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to residents' needs.
• Basic understanding of aging and related issues.
• Ability to assess data and identify resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and skill to provide care based on residents' needs and report changes.
• Provide direct resident care and room preparation as directed by nursing staff.
• Order and restock resident care supplies to meet daily needs.
• Show service excellence by upholding the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Follow organizational policies, confidentiality, and practices to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in other tasks as directed by Nurse, DON, or ADON.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Care for residents

Observation skills

Teamwork

Job description

$500 Sign On Bonus!

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to support the licensed staff by giving direct care and performing aide functions such as care for the personal needs and comfort of residents under the supervision of a Nurse for the assisted living areas, and in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, Birchaven policy and procedure, Birchaven ethical statement and resident rights, subject to the associate handbook.

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to support the licensed staff by giving direct care and performing aide functions such as care for the personal needs and comfort of residents under the supervision of a Nurse for the assisted living areas, and in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, Birchaven policy and procedure, Birchaven ethical statement and resident rights, subject to the associate handbook.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Duty 1: Demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to needs of the residents, and to facilitate the identification and reporting of changes in resident condition or behavior, within the scope of allowed duties.
• Duty 2: Provide direct resident care and room preparation as directed by the nursing staff to address resident needs and safety.
• Duty 3: Order and restock resident care supplies as needed to provide adequate stock to meet daily resident care needs,
• Duty 4: Displays service excellence as evidenced by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote resident satisfaction.
• Duty 5: Complies with organizational policies, procedures, confidentiality and practices to ensure quality job performance and regulatory compliance.
• Duty 6: Assist in other tasks as directed by Nurse, DON, or ADON.

Required Qualifications

• Meet the minimum required age of 16 years old
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to needs of the residents served on his/her neighborhood.
• The individual must demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles related to the aging adult and problems associated with aging.
• Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each residents needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and standing. The associate will be required to lift 50 pounds or more. This position requires individuals to lift work above the shoulder. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. Individual must have excellent communication skills to perform daily tasks.

• This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (HBV, HIV etc.)