Job Details
Job Location: Jennings at Brecksville - Brecksville, OH
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Position Title:Resident Assistant
Department: Nursing
Reports To: Resident Care Coordinator, Jennings at Brecksville
Hours: Part time 2nd shift, 3 days per week (including every other weekend)
Position Summary:
(Overall purpose of this position)This position provides personal care and basic nursing tasks as outlined in the State Tested Nursing Assistant Training Program to assure the safety, comfort and well-being of all residents.
- Essential duties and responsibilities which must be performed in order to carry out the position purpose summarized above:
(The following description is a general representation of the key duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned, as required.)
- Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures.
- Identify special resident problems and/or change in resident's condition and report to the Neighborhood Coordinator or Resident Care Coordinator.
- Provide direct resident care as assigned.
- Conduct resident rounds daily at change of shift with on/off going staff.
- Identify and inform the Neighborhood Coordinator or Resident Care Coordinator of safety hazards and emergency situationsand assist in implementation of corrective action.
- Participate in education programs as assigned; must attend programs totaling a minimum of 12 hours per calendar year.
- Assume personal responsibility for following Jennings at Brecksville procedures related to control of equipment and supplies within the neighborhood.Keep Personal Care Caddies clean and adequately stocked; keep chemicals in locked storage when not in use.
- Initiate quality monitors and assume accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the neighborhood assigned and within his/her span of control.
- Report unusual problems or incidents to Neighborhood Coordinator or Resident Care Coordinator.
- Document incidents and/or unusual problems according to established facility procedures.
- Participate in resident care conferences and other meetings as directed.
- Review Activities of Daily Living directives and provide care to residents assigned as outlined.
- Communicate to the Neighborhood Coordinator or Resident Care Coordinator the resident's response or lack of response to care provided and, when appropriate, document such information. (example: resident refuses to take bath).
- Perform basic nursing skills as outlined in the State Approved Nursing Assistant Training Program.
- Follow Jennings procedures for admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.
- Listen to resident and family complaints and report problems to Neighborhood Coordinator or Resident Care Coordinator.
- Answer call lights in a timely manner.
- Serve meal trays on a timely basis according to Jennings policy and assist in feeding residents.
- Provide care for incontinent residents and utilize disposable incontinence pads correctly, per facility policy and procedure.
- Escort and help ambulatory residents walk as appropriate or assigned.
- Follow individualized plan for each resident assigned and as designated in plan of care.
- Make sure all residents are offered nourishments at designated times and assists with feeding when necessary.
- Complete tub baths, showers or bed baths; operate whirlpool bath.
- Turn and reposition all residents every two hours either in their beds or chairs, if care plan requires.
- Place bedpans, linen, washbasins and soiled linen in proper area.
- Complete food percentage, intake and output, Bath list, BP&WT list, ADL directive sign off and other documentation as assigned.
- Empty and record all urinary drainage units. Provide Foley Catheter care.
- Weigh resident accurately and record in designated area, as well as discrepancies to Neighborhood Coordinator or Resident Care Coordinator.
- Take resident's blood pressure accurately and record.
- Take oral and rectal temperatures accurately and record.
- Provide and/or assist the resident with personal care: shampoo, shave, mouth care, denture care, nail care, preventative skin care, putting on and taking off clothing.
- Fill water pitchers and distribute.
- Transport residents to activities within the Home including Chapel, arts and crafts, therapy, beauty shop.
- Transfer residents using proper body mechanics and assistance. Using Hoyer lift when designated and per policy.
- Provide social stimulation and interaction with the resident via conversation and involvement with ADL’s. Promote a cheerful, homelike environment for residents and show courtesy and respect for families and visitors.
- Perform housekeeping tasks as assigned; keep rooms and work areas neat and orderly. Change and wash residents’ linens and personal clothing as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding residents.
- Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nurses, staff or other departments, restorative aides, other nursing assistants, physicians, families,consultant personnel, and auxiliary service providers.
- Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present a professional appearance.
- Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
- Assist new staff members in following established facility policies and procedures.
Other duties and responsibilities:
- Adhere to Resident Rights policies at all times.
- Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
- Observe all infection control policies.
- Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
- Follow and assume accountability for all policies and procedures contained in the Staff Handbook.
- Plan work in an efficient manner and demonstrate dependability.
- Support campus wide activities by offering ideas, participating on committees and attending staff and resident events.
- Function as an active member of the team, supporting fellow team members and working effectively with other individuals and teams.
- Understand and comply with the Corporate Compliance Program.
- Know, understand and exemplify the mission and values of Jennings, Respect, Compassion, Community, Discovery of Potential and Celebration of Life.
- Perform all other related duties as directed by your supervisor and/or manager.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or STNA license
- Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
- Mature and compassionate personality
- Good communication skills. Understands and communicates job-related information and directions in English.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Care giving experience, CNA/STNA experience preferred
- Mature and compassionate personality
- Good communication skills.