Nursing Assistant - Watkins

Nursing Assistant
Watkins Manor
0.2 FTE, 16 hours bi weekly
Third Shift, 10pm - 6am
Weekends: Every other
Holidays: Every Third

This position exists for the purpose of providing direct resident care with a strong emphasis on geriatrics. Central to this care is health restoration and maintenance of our resident population. Employees will be able to utilize and interpret the resident plan of care, which includes short and long-term goals. Employees will possess strong communication skills and a strong teamwork approach which serves to enhance resident care, safety and dignity. The Nursing Assistant will participate in the complete care of our assisted living residents in a manner that allows the residents to live to their fullest potential. This includes assisting residents in personal cares and daily living skills, assisting with structured recreational and social activities, and assisting with serving nutritional meals and household services that are essential to the well-being, safety, and health of the residents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the client with personal cares as identified in the assignment sheet/client care plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed to do so by an RN; redirection of a confused client and uses validation techniques and/or appropriate diversion activities when dealing with clients with dementia other cares as assigned.
• Assist the client with personal cares as identified in the assignment sheet/client care plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot care; redirection of a confused client, and other cares as assigned.
• Assisting the client in the use of the commode, urinal, toilet and with adult incontinence products as assigned.
• Assisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury.
• Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for clients.
• Medication reminders, assistance or administration as delegated by RN.Prepare meals as directed, following special meal plans if instructed.
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed. Report changes or concerns to nursing.
• Notify nursing of any complaints or concerns raised by the client or the client’s family or representative.
• Help each client to reach and maintain his/her highest level of performance and independence. Must promote clients’ independence, not dependence, by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Establish rapport with clients, lead client in activities as assigned and provide socialization and companionship to clients while performing assigned tasks.
• Actively engage our residents/clients by implementing Kairos Alive! techniques in our day to day contact with them. These techniques include using intergenerational interactive participatory dance, storytelling and touch to liberate their power to nurture and heal our residents/clients.
• Assist with treatments as delegated the Register Nurse according to the client’s individualized care plan
• Observe client and report to the LPN or RN changes in the client’s physical and emotional condition, such as change in attitude, appearance, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
• Assist co-workers with daily responsibilities when needed.
• Organize and prioritize assigned work during scheduled shift to complete assigned tasks.
• Document services provided accurately and consistent with agency policies and complete all required paperwork in a timely and legible manner.
• Attend required in-service training—at least 8 hours for every 12 months of employment as well as staff meetings and other agency events.
• Follow agency procedures for universal precautions when performing assigned tasks.
• Maintain a clean environment for clients. Dust, vacuum, mop and other household chores as scheduled and assigned
• Use validation techniques and/or appropriate diversion activities when dealing with clients with dementia.
• Maintain a clean environment for clients. Dust, vacuum, mop and other household chores as scheduled and assigned.
• Provides life-enriching activities to our assisted living residents. Actively engages our residents by implemeting Kairos Alive! techniques in our day to day contact with them. These techniques include using intergenterational interactive participatory dance, storytelling and touch to liberate their power to nuture and heal our residents. Health and conforms to the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of the department.
• Supports and enhances the dining program as assigned; duties to include, but not limited to setting up the dining room, cooking, baking, serving our residents and guest, and cleaning up the dining room.
• Participates in and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Ability to become a Certified Nursing Assistant within 90 days of hire. CPR certified

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

• Valid Drivers License. High School Degree.

Age Specific Competencies:

Adult (18-65);#Geriatric (65 and over)

Physical Demands:

Medium Work

Work Environment:

The environment consists of a moderate to rapid pace that requires flexibility to adjust to resident and staffing needs. Physical demands are light to moderate with frequent bending, pulling, pushing, and prolonged and sustained periods of standing.

Required Work Schedule:

Facilities operate 24 hours a day and hours vary based on needs of residents. Generally, 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, and/or 10pm-6am. Rotation of every other weekend and every other holiday

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.

Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.