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Pioneer Care is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide direct care to residents of Pioneer Care and assist with dressing.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Must complete the mandatory nursing assistant training program and competency evaluation and be eligible for the Minnesota State Nursing Assistant Registry.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

1. Vulnerable Adults.

2. Lift.

3. Mechanical Lift.

4. Catheter Care

PERSONAL CHARACTER TRAITS:

1. Customer/Resident Focus.

2. Teamwork Orientation.

3. Communication Proficiency.

4. Ethical Conduct

5. Stress Management/Composure

6. Discretion.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

A. Major Responsibilities

1. Caring for long term residents in various stages of health.

2. Assist resident as necessary with activities of daily living, such as: bathing, dressing and grooming, toileting, walking/transportation, eating and exercise.

3. Keep resident unit clean and neat.

4. Provide for emotional and physical comfort and the safety of the resident.

5. Assist with the rehabilitation of residents, according to the medical care plan applying principles of prevention of deformities, normal range of motion, body mechanics and body alignment.

6. Observe residents and report to charge nurse any observations of change in condition.

7. Attend in-service, staff meeting, and patient care conferences as scheduled.

8. Carry out additional assignments as given by the nurse in charge.

9. Promoting good interpersonal relationships.

10. Carry out care center policies and procedures.

11. Proper care of equipment and use of aseptic techniques.

12. Regular, consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

13. Maintains knowledge of resident and Vulnerable Adult rights and how they can be administered and/or fulfilled in long term care

14. Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee will be exposed to virus, disease and infection from residents and specimens in working environment, employee may be required to work extended periods of time. Incumbent may experience traumatic situations as the resident move through the end of life cycle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

This position required intermittent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching as well as lifting and supporting residents.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This position will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, mandates, call in).

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Your employment with Pioneer Care Inc. is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or Pioneer Care Inc. at will, with or without notice at any time. This job description is not intended to be a contract of employment or a legal document.

This job description has been approved by all levels of management.