What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Unit Assistant position at Good Shepherd Nursing Home?
Summary of Position:
Provides non resident care related tasks within the nursing department that assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the unit and department
Performing these duties in accordance with established methods and techniques and in conformance with the recognized standards.
Unit Assistants needed for 7AM – 3PM and 3PM – 11PM shifts
- Must be a candidate to eventually be placed into our Nursing Assistant Classes – this is based upon your attendance and work performance as a Unit Assistant
- Previous health care experience is preferred but not necessary
- Must have a High School education or a GED to be placed into the classes
- $1.20 shift differential for afternoon and evening hours and all weekend shifts.
Work Performed/Duties:
- Pass trays to residents who do not require physical assistance with their meals.
- Pick up trays and document food percentages (%) and input(cc) into Care Tracker.
- Pick up water bottles and take to kitchen for sterilization.
- Pick up and redistribute ice filled water bottles.
- Pass all linens and denture cups on 3-11.
- Make all unoccupied beds.
- Clean up rooms by straightening residents’ drawers and closets.
- Transport residents to and from dining room and other areas as needed.
- Assist with distributing nourishments/snacks to the residents as needed/requested.
- Empty and clean bedside commodes.
- Talk with residents; engage them in activities on the unit (e.g. look at books, listen to music, fold towels, etc).
- Answer call lights to see what the resident wants/needs and notify appropriate staff member.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $11.60 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Wheeling, WV 26003 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wheeling, WV 26003: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12
