Nursing Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living in; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early access to earned wages

Voluntary benefits including ID theft,

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Company provided life insurance

Adoption benefit

Disability (short and long term)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living in Edmond, OK seeks a Nursing Assistant trainee to support resident care in a long-term care setting. You will assist with daily living activities, document care, and protect resident confidentiality under HIPAA.

Must be enrolled in a state-approved CNA program; six months in long-term care preferred. We offer benefits eligibility, 401(k), health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a state-approved CNA training program.
• Six months experience in long term care is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of HIPAA and resident confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Document care provided and report changes to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable resident environment.
• Follow facility policies and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.

Skills

CNA enrollment

Communication skills

HIPAA awareness

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

Job description

Nursing Assistant (Finance)

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Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Education and Experience

Must be enrolled in a current state approved Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program that is in partnership with the community. Six months experience in long term care is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Currently enrolled in state C. N. A. course.

Management/Decision Making

Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Must have working knowledge of facility emergency procedures including fire and disaster drills. Ability to follow facility policies. Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.Provides care to residents as allowed by state specific regulations, while promoting the resident's highest level of functioning, as directed by instructor/supervisor. Assists in maintaining the resident's environment in a safe and neat manner. Promotes quality services within community standards, State and Federal Regulations.

In accordance with current curriculum and training:

• Receives and communicates report to management on resident status at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed. Notifies the management of any changes in resident medical condition/status.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding care as assigned.
• Makes room checks and verifies resident location at least every 2 hours.
• Keeps resident's rooms neat and clean.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Community policy & procedure pertinent to role.
• Participates actively in Interdisciplinary Team Process including completing assessments and documentation as assigned. Attends care plan meetings as assigned. Acts as resident advocate.
• Communicates effectively with the residents, families, visitors, members of the health care team, and other disciplines.
• Actively participates in Community Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program.
• Maintains education development to include attending ongoing education development to maintain compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current knowledge of resident care practices.
• Maintains resident confidentiality.

As allowed by state specific regulations:

• Provides personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care.
• Prepares residents for meals and assists to and from the dining areas. Assists with set up and feeding of meals.
• Performs clinical procedures according to community policy.
• Assists residents with toilet and incontinent care. Makes incontinent checks at least every 2 hours and provides incontinent care as needed.
• Performs vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as directed by management.
• Completes prevention and restorative care that includes but not limited to PROM, AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other ADL care.
• Assists in turning, positioning, and repositioning of residents.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.