What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant: Kendall, Coral Gables & Homestead position at The Palace?
Nursing Assistant (Kendall, Coral Gables & Homestead)
The #1 Priority of this position is…
To care for residents in the community in a kind, loving, gentle, safe, patient, and professional manner, respecting the privacy & dignity of the residents while assisting them with personal care including activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and supervision of self-administered medications.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Supervise the residents' Activities of Daily Living.
Observe residents for any changes in condition and report.
Provides personal care such as: baths, showers, oral hygiene, skin care, hair care, fingernail and toenail care, monitoring fluid intake and output, toileting care, etc.
Be friendly and supportive to residents; respond to residents’ needs and requests.
Encourage & assist residents to attend all therapies as ordered by the physician.
Guide and orient residents to our community areas, daily activities, meal services and other services.
Maintain residents’ apartments in a clean and organized manner daily.
Always respond to Emergency call system quickly.
If you are…
Responsible, always on time, resourceful, very accurate and detail oriented.
Flexible as to work schedule.
Able to work under pressure and multi-task.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
An enthusiastic and friendly personality that has aptitude for working with a variety of people.
