Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation
Location: Blaine,WA, USA
Date: 2024-12-26T01:29:30Z
Job Description:
A Nursing Assistant is compassionate caregiver. He/she has either successfully completed a CNA program or is currently enrolled in a program with the intention of progressing through certified nursing school. A Nursing Assistant assists CNAs in their daily duties with residents/patients. Must have valid NAR license and be actively working towards obtaining their CNA license.Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per eachstate's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.Essential Functions* Assists CNAs in their day to day functions.* Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.* Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.* Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding.* Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.* Assists residents with turning and positioning in bed.* Documents services provided* Assists residents with ambulation for short distance in facility.* Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.Other Functions* Performs other duties as assigned.* Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.* Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities* Strong customer service skills.* Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.* Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.* Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.RequirementsEducation* High school diploma or GED required.Licenses/Certification* Within 120 days of employment, completes a state-approved nursing assistant training program & become certified.* NOTE: A Nursing Assistant enrolled in a nursing program may be compensated differently based upon the clinical education received.Experience* Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.* Complete 16 hours of classroom education then complete skills checks for clinical areas for which job expectations include.Salary starting at $18.50/hr. Based on experience.
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