Certified Nurse Assistant, Caregiver Part-time Overnight WH

About the role

This position is responsible for providing ADL assistance and supervision of specific personal cares for residents; food preparation and serving; cleanliness of the environment and physical building; laundry; and participation and engagement in social activities for residents.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Waterford’s procedure for receiving report from off‑going shift and giving report to oncoming shift, maintaining appropriate and confidential communication.
• Follows the written care plan when providing care for residents.
• Documents and follows through immediately on any change in condition of residents by proper notification to the Medication Aide and/or Director of Healthcare and makes adjustments to the care plan as needed and as directed by DOH.
• Greets and assists visitors, and receives and directs telephone calls to appropriate personnel.
• Posts messages according to procedure.
• Follows Waterford’s policies and procedures regarding resident emergencies, documenting the event and the procedures used as soon as possible and forwarding information to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists with admission of residents including, but not limited to, preparing room for new residents, introducing new residents to current residents, helping with unpacking, touring the facility, and marking of resident’s clothing.
• Assists as needed with orientation and training of new personnel.
• Attends all mandatory staff meetings as required by Waterford.
• Assures delivery of optimum resident care by being to work on time, as scheduled, and providing appropriate advance notification according to Waterford’s policy and procedures.
• Performs all duties according to applicable federal, State, and local regulations.
• Communicates and interacts positively with all staff members and residents and maintains a professional, calm demeanor, even in stressful situations.
• Operates equipment including keys, telephone, pager, thermometer, BP cuff, ambulation equipment (walker, crutches, cane, etc.), wheelchair, gait belt, urinals, shower and/or bath chairs, bath scale, calculator, copier, fax machine, and computer.

Requirements

Physical stamina required for bending, stooping, lifting, walking, and standing for long periods; must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: must possess ability to organize and perform required skills with interruptions; self‑starter; compassionate and caring nature; understanding of aging population; responsible, dependable, compassionate, emotionally stable, pleasant disposition; safety awareness; English language proficiency; keen sense of taste and smell; personal cleanliness; ability to follow verbal/written instructions; remain calm in stressful/emergency situations; work independently; respect confidential information; treat residents and co‑workers respectfully.

Work conditions: indoor, well‑lighted and ventilated; standing/walking with intermittent sitting; potential for sprains/strains, minor cuts/burns, wet slippery floors; must follow safety procedures, infection control, and universal precautions.

Licensure/certification: preferred active on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry; preferred current CPR certification.

Education/training: must be 16 years of age or older; preferred active on Nebraska Certified Nurse Aide registry and CPR certification.

Uniform requirement: uniforms must comply with Waterford uniform and dress code policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.