What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant, Pool position at Meadowood Senior Living?
Nursing Assistant Pool- Various Shifts!!!
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THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT: 3205 W Skippack Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446
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Rates up to $15.55 an hour
NA, Personal Care (Pool, Various Shifts Available)
Primary Function: To provide direct primary care for the resident utilizing physical, psychological, and social techniques under the supervision of a charge nurse.
Qualifications: Long Term Care experience preferred. The ability to comprehend oral instructions, read and write. Compassion, patience, and the ability to recognize the individuality of each person and to treat each individual with respect and dignity.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide care as assigned by charge nurse in a safe, confident, effective, and timely manner.
2. Respond to call bells within a 3-minute time frame, providing or obtaining assistance requested.
3. Employee should respond to call bells even if the resident is not part of their assignment.
4. Participate in care planning by:
-Recognizing and reporting changes in residents’ physical, psychological, and social well-being to the change nurse.
- Suggesting solutions to identified care concerns.
- Providing information for evaluating care approaches.
- Participate in Care Plan meeting, where possible.
5. Observe Health Safety procedures pertaining to Infection Control, Fire and Emergency Policies.
6. Utilize proper body mechanics when moving residents and heavy equipment, seeking assistance, and utilizing mechanical devices as necessary. Demonstrate for annual competencies and ability to utilize and implement all the above.
7. Complete documentation of worksheets, appropriately noting any change from the defined plan of care.
8. Participate in in-service education program.
9. Exhibit a patient, kind, caring, and respectful approach in all dealings with the residents, their families, peers, supervisors, and staff.
10. Respect and maintain residents’ confidentiality.
11. Work cooperatively with peers, supervisors, and other staff, readily volunteering when assistance is needed
Do you enjoy working with Seniors? Would you like to work at a not-for-profit Life Plan Community with a mission to provide the highest quality of life for our Residents? If so, take a look at the opportunities Meadowood offers to best fit your particular skill set.
Meadowood is not simply a place of employment, but also the home of our residents. All departments work very closely with the residents, and for that reason it takes a special kind of person to work here. Employees recognize how powerful their roles are, not only when working together as a team, but also through their own unique and individual contributions.
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Meadowood is an equal opportunity employer, and we ensure individuals have the same opportunities for employment and promotion based on their abilities, qualifications, and suitability for the work. We respect and celebrate diversity and inclusion for residents and staff alike. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment for qualified persons of any race, color, gender, marital status, age, religion, national origin or citizenship status, veteran status, disability or handicap, or genetic information. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates the unique experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds that each resident and employee brings to our community. Meadowood strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued, and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront in helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace.
Meadowood is a drug and smoke free environment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.55 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worcester, PA 19490: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
