What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA, Nursing Home, Night shift, Full-time, Part-time, PRN position at Avera Health?
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our multidisciplinary team as a Personal Care Assistant. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing direct care and services to residents in our skilled nursing facility, meeting their physical, academic, social, and spiritual needs on a daily basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding.
- Perform routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff, including answering call lights, ensuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation, and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment.
- Document concise and factual information on appropriate forms.
- Assist residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure, including assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens, assessing and documenting completed cares, and providing feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions.
- Assist with restocking supplies and maintaining an appropriate work environment in the unit, including cleaning procedures.
- Participate in providing emotional, educational, and spiritual support for families.
- Comply with all aspects of resident rights, including confidentiality and privacy, and report any allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.
Requirements:
- Less than 1 year of related experience or training.
- A commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits:
- Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.
Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
