Indiana Masonic Home, Inc.

Nursing Assistant

About the Job

 

Basic Qualifications

 

Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent; successful completion of an Indiana state-approved Nursing Assistant Certification course or other education that meets state certification requirements. Must be eligible to obtain certification within 120 days of employment.

 

Skill(s): Moderate reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; auditory and visual skills.

 

General Responsibilities:

 

Provide quality nursing care to residents, follow specific procedures, policies and programs (Infection Control, Resident Rights, facility policies and procedures); report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; assist immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations.

 

Standard Requirements

 

1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Indiana Masonic Home, Inc.
2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
3. Supports, cooperates with and implements procedures and programs for:

a.       Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

b.      Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data.

c.       Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

d.      Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

4. Supports and participates in common teamwork

a.       Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.

b.      Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.

c.       Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

d.      Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.

e.       Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress code including personal hygiene and other work duties as assigned.

 

 

Essential Duties

• Answer resident’s signal or call light promptly.
• Perform personal care as needed:
• Bed bath, tub or shower (as per schedule)
• Oral care each shift, hair and nail care, shaving, dressing and undressing, application of make-up.
• Ambulating, transferring, positioning by using assistive devices such as a walker, wheelchair, Sara lift, Hoyer lift, gait belt or lift sheet.
• Encourage fluids and chart the intake and output of resident.
• Assure that water pitchers are clean and filled with fresh water daily three times a day.
• Prepare residents for meals.

Serve meal tray. Feed or cut food as needed. Assure that resident’s food is accessible.

Feed residents who cannot feed themselves. Remove tray after resident has finished.

Clean resident’s hands, face, clothing, etc.Chart required information as instructed.

• Notify supervisor of anything in the resident’s condition that calls for attention.
• Wash out soiled linens.
• Make bed and change linens as needed.
• Assist resident in obtaining their optimal level of physical activity.
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected.
• Attend all required in-services.
• Other related duties as directed by supervisor.
• Treat residents and other staff members in a respectful and courteous manner. 
• Follow the instructions of the C.N.A. assignment sheet for specific care requirements for each resident.

 

Job Location - As Assigned

 

Equipment/machines used in the performance of this job. The incumbent must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job: Telephone, Mechanical lifts, Electronic scales, Adjustable chairs/beds, Various other equipment and supplies