Nursing Assistant - M-M Manors

Winona Health; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Winona Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for Adith Miller/Roger Metz Manors on a 0.40 FTE night shift (10:00 pm – 6:00 am) with a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Starting pay $18.00/hourly.

The role focuses on compassionate care for memory care residents, providing daily living assistance, personal care, recreation, and social engagement while documenting care and following individualized plans. Weekend/holiday rotation applies.

Qualifications

• MN NA Certificate and active MN State Registry.
• High School degree required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal cares including dressing, grooming, bathing, and hygiene.
• Support daily living activities, recreation, and socialization for memory care residents.
• Document services accurately and follow care plans and agency policies.
• Assist with meals, hydration, and basic household tasks in the memory care setting.
• Observe changes in residents and communicate with nursing staff.

Skills

MN NA Certificate

High School degree

CPR certified

Valid Driver’s License

Education

MN NA Certificate

High School degree

Job description

Job Category: Adith Miller/Roger Metz Manors

*$3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
Nursing Assistant
Adith Miller and Roger Metz Manors
0.40 FTE, 32 Hours a Pay Period
3rd Shift, Hours between 10:00 pm - 6:00 am
Weekends: Every Other
Holidays: Every Other
*Starting Pay, $18.00/hourly

Position Overview

This position exists for the purpose of assisting and/or providing complete compassionate care and supervision of the memory care residents. This position will be providing activities of daily living, personal care, recreation, socialization and household services to support the well-being, comfort and security of the residents. Endless opportunities to create, and participate in, moments of joy, moments of success and make a difference in lives altered by memory loss. An aging population makes acquiring skills and experience in senior caregiving an area for professional growth and development.

• Assist the resident with personal cares to include all or some of the following: dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; applying lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed to do so by an RN; redirection and use of validation techniques and/or appropriate diversion activities when caregiving for residents with memory care needs, and other cares as assigned.
• Assisting the resident in the use of the commode, urinal, toilet and with adult incontinence products as assigned.
• Assisting with safe ambulation and transfers, using proper body mechanics to avoid injury.
• Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residents.
• Medication administration as delegated by the RN.
• Assist with treatments as delegated the Register Nurse according to the resident’s individualized care plan
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed. Report changes or concerns to nursing.
• Preparation of light nutritional snacks and hydration as directed, following special meal plans if instructed.
• Offers an engaging, family style dining experience that fosters opportunities for socialization.
• Observe resident and report to the RN or LPN changes in the resident’s physical and emotional condition, such as change in attitude, appearance, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
• Effectively communicate resident and/or family representative feedback, complaints or concerns to nursing and/or administration.
• Must promote residents’ independence and dignity by offering choices and creating moments of success.
• Leads memory care residents in activities as assigned and provides socialization and companionship to residents while performing assigned tasks. These techniques include using interactive participatory song, dance, storytelling and gentle touch.
• Works successfully with co-workers to share and distribute daily responsibilities.
• Organize and prioritize assigned work during scheduled shift to complete assigned tasks.
• Document services provided accurately and consistent with agency policies and complete all required paperwork in a timely and legible manner.
• Attend required in-service training—at least 8 hours for every 12 months of employment as well as staff meetings and other agency events.
• Follow agency procedures for universal precautions when performing assigned tasks.
• Maintain a clean environment for residents. Dust, vacuum, mop and other household chores as scheduled and assigned
• Use validation techniques and/or appropriate diversion activities when dealing with residents with dementia.
• Provides life-enriching activities to our assisted living residents. Actively engages our residents by implementing Kairos Alive! techniques in our day to day contact with them. These techniques include using intergenerational interactive participatory dance, storytelling and touch to liberate their power to nurture and heal our residents. Health and conforms to the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of the department.
• Supports and enhances the dining program as assigned; duties to include, but not limited to setting up the dining room, cooking, baking, serving our residents and guest, and cleaning up the dining room.
• Participates in and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Skills and Experience

Required

• MN NA Certificate and remain active on the MN State Registry
• High School degree
• CPR certified

Preferred

• Valid Driver’s License

This position is a direct care provider and requires the ability to give adequate care to patients/residents in the following age groups:

• Adult (18-65)
• Geriatric (65 and over)

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

Internal Applicant Policy

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, and privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

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