Nursing Support Aide - Buffalo Valley, FT, Evenings

EverTrue; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement match

Education assistance

Employee Wellness Program

Pay advances (PayActiv)

Caregiver support (TCARE)

Leaves of Absence

Perkspot discounts

Commuter support

Job summary

EverTrue in the United States is seeking a dedicated team member to provide indirect care for residents, orient new residents and families, and maintain a safe, clean living environment.

You will assist with meals, call bells, transport via wheelchair, and collaborate with licensed staff to ensure quality care and excellent service to residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Verbal and numerical skills to read, write, and orally communicate with co-workers and residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with orientation and safety, promoting high quality care.
• Deliver mail and answer call bells promptly, conveying needs to nurses or CNAs.
• Assist in transporting residents via wheelchair to activities and meals.
• Maintain a safe, neat living area; clean drawers, closets, and storage areas.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees, families, contractors, volunteers, and visitors.
• Coordinate tasks with department and other units to ensure smooth information flow.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Responsible for performing indirect care for residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Performs indirect care for residents as illustrated by performing the following job duties :
  • - Assists with orienting residents and their families to Evertrue upon admission and to the department when transfers occur.
  • - Observes safety rules to protect residents from injury, abuse, and promotes the highest level of quality care for each resident.
  • - Communicates and interacts effectively with the residents.
  • - Assists in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment; cleans resident’s drawers, closets, storage areas, and utility rooms.
  • - Delivers mail.
  • - Answers residents’ call bells in a timely manner and conveys residents’ needs to a licensed nurse or a certified nursing assistant within the scope of their responsibilities.
  • - Practices careful, efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies, linen and equipment.
  • - Assists to transport residents via wheelchair to activities, therapy, etc., as required .
  • - Makes unoccupied beds and distributes linens.
  • - Handles soiled linen.
  • - May be assigned to clean, disinfect and store bed pans, bedside commodes, urinals and other supplies.
  • - Runs errands, directs visitors and answers telephone .
  • - Assists in maintaining resident’s living area and personal clothing.
  • - Assists in servicing and picking up resident meal trays; monitors residents during mealtime ; assists certified nursing assistants in passing snacks and nourishment as requested .
  • - Passes ice and water to residents.
  • - Stocks supplies.
  • - Participates in resident activities.
• 2. Coordinates specific work tasks with other personnel within the department as well as with other units and departments in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information.
• 3. Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor as requested , or according to an established schedule; compiles information as necessary or as directed and provides data to appropriate personnel .
• 4. Provides excellent customer service by interacting and responding to needs/requests/issues of employees, families, contractors, colleague agencies, volunteers, visitors and or the general public .
• 5. Maintains awareness of all services offered by EverTrue ; takes appropriate action to actively promote, support and communicate them to prospective clients, residents and families.
• 6. Participates in meetings and on task forces, committees, etc., as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• - Verbal and numerical skills to read, write, and orally communicate with co-workers and residents

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical activities, demands, and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear . The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 45 lbs.

A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat) . Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members . Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary . Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals . Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions . Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position . Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested , subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and standards.

EverTrue Pay & Benefits

Pay grade: 07, $15.00/hour to $22.00/hour.

Eligible for shift differentials: Yes.

For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.

• All employees : Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.
• Part-time : In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.
• Full-time or Weekend Option : In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.

Additional Information

N/A