What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Aide position at Centerville Specialty Care?
Summary:
Care Initiatives, the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist! We are a non-profit organization, meaning that our earnings are reinvested into our nursing homes and staff members for continued improvements and increased quality of life for our residents and our team. Be part of a team that cares and reinvests millions of dollars into the communities we serve.
Under on-site supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Environmental Aide performs indirect resident services which support the implementation of resident care plans and contribute to a safe, clean, pleasant environment.
Duties:
Care Initiatives proudly serves 2,800 Iowans through 43 skilled nursing care locations, eight assisted living locations, three senior housing apartment locations, and six hospice locations that serve 66 Iowa counties. We are committed to providing compassionate care for Iowans through all of life's health transitions.
EOE, AAP, Veterans and Disabled Employer
Care Initiatives, the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist! We are a non-profit organization, meaning that our earnings are reinvested into our nursing homes and staff members for continued improvements and increased quality of life for our residents and our team. Be part of a team that cares and reinvests millions of dollars into the communities we serve.
Under on-site supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Environmental Aide performs indirect resident services which support the implementation of resident care plans and contribute to a safe, clean, pleasant environment.
Duties:
- Distribute ice/water, pitchers, trays, and glasses to residents’ bedsides
- Strip and remake beds
- Report and repair or replacement needed when observing condition of mattresses, beds, linens, and other bedroom furnishings
- Observe waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy
- Assist in supervision of residents in the dining room with menus, hand wipes, and documenting meal intake
- Clean dining room tables and chairs after meals
- Identify and report any equipment malfunctions to supervisor
- When requested by certified staff, assist in transporting residents in wheelchairs to meals or activities
- Clean equipment used by residents such as commodes, wheelchairs, whirlpool, beds, and bedrails
- Empty trash containers and replace liners, disposing of trash in proper receptacle.
- Perform general cleaning tasks such as sweeping, dusting, washing windows, vacuuming / shampooing carpets, cleaning upholstery, cleaning light fixtures, and cleaning bathroom fixtures
- Dispense soap, paper towels, tissue and other supplies as needed in resident rooms and general use areas
- Gather soiled laundry from various locations throughout the facility, transporting it to laundry area according in accordance with established procedures and schedules.
- Sort soiled laundry by color, fabric, type, preparing for wash by pre-soaking/spot-cleaning as needed
- Neatly fold and stack items from dryer by item type, fabric content and size
- Follow material safety data sheets
- Other duties as assigned
- Functional literacy in spoken and written English language
- Proven track record of following written and oral instructions, completing assignments completely, timely, and accurately
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
- 1 year of providing resident care in applicable skilled nursing environment
- Competitive base pay with a generous performance based bonus structure
- Wide range of extremely affordable insurance plans (Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability)
- Retirement plan with company match
- Generous vacation package and flex time
Care Initiatives proudly serves 2,800 Iowans through 43 skilled nursing care locations, eight assisted living locations, three senior housing apartment locations, and six hospice locations that serve 66 Iowa counties. We are committed to providing compassionate care for Iowans through all of life's health transitions.
EOE, AAP, Veterans and Disabled Employer
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