Nurse Aide Long Term Care (Day & Evening Shift Full-time)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct hands-on resident care with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Perform clerical, receptionist, and communication duties at Pole Creek Estates under the direction of nursing and medical staff.
• Utilize individual care plans of residents for the performance of resident care.
• Attend to individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, and prosthetic appliance.
• Participate in creating and following through with the specific care plan of each resident, i.e. all ADLs, and post-mortem care.
• Observe and report any change in resident’s vital signs or status to nurse caring for resident or charge nurse.
• Serve and collect food trays, pass water, and assist residents with feeding who require assistance. Accurately record a resident’s intake and output.
• Absorb and maintain documentation.
• Observe residents for changes in condition and behavior and promptly report these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other health team members regarding resident condition, nursing plan of care, resident satisfaction needs, and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Promote and ensure resident safety in performance of all responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Driver’s License.
• Prefer high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer healthcare experience.
• Attend and pass a Nurse Aide class.
• Licence as a Nurse Aide in the State of Nebraska.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Growing 401(k) retirement program up to 5% company match.
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance.
• Comprehensive dental, vision, disability, and accident insurance.
• Insurance for critical illness, health, and life.