Resident Services Assistant/CNA (SNF)

Noland Health Services, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Noland Health Services, Inc. seeks a Residents Activities position focused on delivering nursing care and support to residents per their plan of care. You will assist with daily living activities, accompany residents to activities, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role requires a Certified Nursing Assistant or eligibility to obtain certification within 4 months of hire, with preferred LT care experience. Strong English communication and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant or obtain certification within 4 months of hire.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, and staff.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Two (2) years experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to residents including activities of daily living.
• Participate in orientation of new residents and obtain resident information.
• Assist with and arrange services, appointments, recreational activities for residents as directed.
• Assist with admission and discharge of residents.
• Document services provided as required.
• Report changes in resident condition to Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitation procedures as instructed.
• Check residents regularly to ensure needs are met.
• Assist in transporting residents to/from dining, therapy, activity and social programs.
• Encourage residents to participate in socialization activities.
• Assist with investigation of resident complaints and grievances.
• Assist with obtaining supplies and equipment for residents.
• Perform resident care including lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transferring.
• Keep resident rooms and care areas clean.
• Attend care plan meetings.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement activities.

Skills

ADLs support

Basic computer skills

English literacy

Independent decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

HS diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

This Is a Residents Activities position.

Summary Of Duties

Responsible for providing residents with nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and plan of care and as directed.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides services to residents including activities of daily living.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents to the facility including obtaining resident information.
• Assists with and/or arrange services, appointments, recreational activities, etc. for residents as directed.
• Assists with the admission and discharge of residents.
• Documents services provided as required.
• Reports all changes in the resident's condition (i.e., areas of redness, skin tears, bruising, mental status change, eating habits, etc.) to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Performs restorative and rehabilitation procedures as instructed.
• Checks each resident regularly to ensure that his/her needs are being met.
• Assists in transporting residents to/from dining room, therapy, activity and social programs, etc., as necessary.
• Encourages residents to participate in socialization activities.
• Assists with the investigation of resident complaints and grievances as directed.
• Assists with obtaining supplies and equipment for residents as directed.
• Performs resident care including lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transferring residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., as necessary, utilizing facility technique.
• Keeps resident rooms and resident care areas clean and neat.
• Attends resident care plan meetings as directed.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as requested.
• Performs other duties as directed and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant or obtain certification within 4 months of hire. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Specific Requirements

Two (2) years experience in long term care preferred.

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant or obtain certification within 4 months of hire.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills within thirty days of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must possess flexibility.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of residents.