Nurse Aide

Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Gainesville offers a living alternative for those unable to care for themselves. We offer a wide array of nursing and rehabilitation services for short and long-term stays. Our staff is committed to providing exceptional care for your family. From the admission of the first resident seeking help many years ago to today, our philosophy has always been and remains that living and rehabilitation must include caring for the mind, body and soul. When you can’t live or recover in your own home, we invite you to ours.

In order to continue to reach our goals as a company, we are seeking experienced Nurse Aides to join our team. Candidates should be able to perform the essential responsibilities as well as meet the qualifications listed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Complies with direction from the charge nurse, ADON, DON.
• Provide fresh water and encourage fluid intake.
• Promptly and courteously answers call lights within 5 minutes.
• Makes beds and handles all linen in appropriate manner to prevent spread of infections.
• Escorts residents to and from activities and dining area.
• Reports off to the charge nurse before leaving the unit for any reason.
• Leaves for and returns promptly from breaks at scheduled times.
• Begins work at scheduled starting time. Does not leave assigned work area prior to quitting time.
• Is punctual and works scheduled days. Follows facility policy for absenteeism and tardiness.
• Follows facility policy regarding eating, drinking and smoking while on duty.
• Does not abuse company work time with unnecessary personal phone calls.
• Works harmoniously with other staff members. Does not interfere or interrupt the flow of work on the unit.
• Promotes a positive image of the facility by displaying cooperation, exhibiting a positive attitude and maintaining a polite, courteous manner when dealing with all customers.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.

PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking, reaching, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling
• Ability to remain calm under stress.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile residents within the facility.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Must be able to lift and transfer a minimum of 25 pounds.

EDUCATION/EXPERIECE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS OFFERED

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Insurances
• IRA
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule
• PTO and more!

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide support to the nursing department according to established policies and procedures and to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Maintain Rights of Residents as set forth by the Texas Department of Health Laws and Regulations.