Nursing Assistant: Direct Care & Safety

Essentia Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct care to residents in a skilled nursing facility, ensuring safety and comfort within the scope of the role. The position involves assisting with personal hygiene, meeting nutritional needs, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

The role requires current registration on the state nursing assistant registry or registration within 4 months of hire, with consideration for those transitioning from Nursing Assistant - Student roles.

Qualifications

• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry or obtain within 4 months of hire/ transfer date.
• If transitioning from the Nursing Assistant - Student position, must have registration upon hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents.
• Assist with personal hygiene and nutritional needs.
• Recognize and report changes in resident condition to shift nurse.
• Maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment.
• Prevent abuse of vulnerable adults in the care.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective actions.

Skills

Direct patient care

Personal hygiene

Nutritional support

Safety awareness

Observation of resident condition

Education

Nursing Assistant certification/registration

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct care to residents in a skilled nursing facility, ensuring safety and comfort within the scope of the role. The position involves assisting with personal hygiene, meeting nutritional needs, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

The role requires current registration on the state nursing assistant registry or registration within 4 months of hire, with consideration for those transitioning from Nursing Assistant - Student roles.