Non-Certified Nurse Aide - Part Time, 2nd Shift

About the Role

The primary purpose of this position is to support the licensed staff by providing direct care and performing aide functions, such as attending to the personal needs and comfort of residents in assisted living areas. This role operates under the supervision of a Nurse and adheres to current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as Birchaven’s policies, procedures, ethical statement, and resident rights.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and skill to provide care appropriate to the needs of residents, and facilitate the identification and reporting of changes in resident condition or behavior within the scope of allowed duties.
• Provide direct resident care and room preparation as directed by nursing staff to address resident needs and safety.
• Order and restock resident care supplies to ensure adequate stock for daily resident care needs.
• Display service excellence by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote resident satisfaction.
• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, confidentiality practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure quality job performance.
• Assist in other tasks as directed by a Nurse, Director of Nursing (DON), or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

Requirements

• Meet the minimum required age of 16 years old.
• Positive, service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of residents, including basic understanding of aging-related principles and problems.
• Ability to assess data reflective of resident status and interpret information to identify resident needs.

Physical Demands

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate will be required to lift 50 pounds or more, including lifting work above the shoulder. Corrected vision and hearing in the normal range, as well as excellent communication skills, are necessary. This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (e.g., HBV, HIV).