What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Assistant (NA) position at Happy Siesta?
Position Summary:
A Nurse Assistant assists the nursing department with regards to residents needs.
Education / Licensure Requirements:
A Nurse Assistant must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English. A Nurse Assistant must complete ongoing in-service training requirements.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs incidental housekeeping and maintenance task as may arise during the course of regular duties, in order to maintain a clean, safe, pleasant environment for residents, visitors and staff
- Assists with making the resident’s beds
- Passes the water pitcher to residents
- Passes the towel and washcloths to the residents rooms
- Brings up from the basement and distributes nursing supplies
- Cleans resident assist devices such as, but not limited to, walking canes, geriatric chair, walkers, canes, etc.
- Straightens residents closets and drawers
Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Core Values: Through these values, you will find a path to understating how to succeed in our organization. The values are standards and expectations for each person to follow and be held to: Trust: We strive to grow relationships built on the foundation of trust. Teamwork: Every department, every shift, and every level of Happy Siesta works together for the betterment of our residents and the organization. True teamwork requires people who are willing to focus on tasks and goals as a group. All team members should feel comfortable asking for other’s assistance and all should be willing to give it when asked. Leadership: Every team member at every level must embrace a leadership role. Leadership ensures that our values are communicated, embraced, and modeled by our people. Our culture should embrace education, feedback and guidance. Service: We exist to add value to our residents’ lives. Our culture should embody compassion, empathy and responsiveness. Our responsibility to the people we care for extends beyond procedures and policies and tasks. It is through genuine and meaningful relationships we build a culture and an organization that exceeds expectations. Our goal, every day, is to provide an experience that leaves our residents, families, co-workers, and partners with a sense that we really care about our people. Quality: We strive to deliver the best outcomes for each of our residents while complying with the regulations that govern long-term care. We are dedicated in providing the highest level of quality, resident satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. Safety: Resident and staff safety are paramount. Leadership must provide the proper systems, policies and support to ensure our residents are cared for in a safe manner. Our team members must be committed to following the systems and policies to ensure they have done everything in their power to ensure safety. Safety depends on people communicating and taking action on safety concerns. Fun: We enjoy our vocation and bring smiles to those we serve and work with.
