What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Aide position at Sisters of Christian Charity?
Nurse Aide:
Provides basic nursing care to Sisters within the scope of nursing assistant responsibilities under the direction of a licensed nurse (RN/LPN). Must be able to recognize the needs of various aged populations and provide age appropriate care as needed in a manner that respects the dignity of each Sister and incorporates the mission of the Sisters of Christian Charity.
Essential Role Characteristics:
1. Able to foster collaborative relationships with fellow staff and work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
2. Committed to assure that the values and mission of the Sisters of Christian Charity are reflected in service delivery to the Sisters and guests at Mallinckrodt Convent.
3. Able to communicate in a clear, concise manner. Possesses knowledge and sensitivity regarding the needs and issues facing the elder religious community.
4. Able to actively listen to the needs being expressed by others, giving full attention to what is being said and taking time to understand.
5. Able to maintain positive employee morale and ensure a workplace atmosphere within the department that is free from harassment, discrimination, and any other forms of inappropriate behavior, as detailed in the employee handbook.
6. Able to remain calm, compassionate, and professional and demonstrate emotional stability at all times, especially in the midst of various stressors and difficult behaviors.
7. Able to adhere to strict legal and professional confidentiality.
8. Possesses a mindset that is mission minded, not task oriented.
9. Self-motivated, able to see needs and tend to them without being asked or prompted.
10. Possesses a desire to understand the meaning behind behaviors and tend to the spiritual, physical, and psycho-social needs of the Sisters and guests at Mallinckrodt Convent.
11. Takes ownership of the assigned work area and assigned duties.
12. Actively practices behaviors associated with Sisters of Christian Charity such as charity toward others, hospitality, compassion, desire to serve, and professionalism.
13. Knows and follows all organizational/departmental policies/procedures.
14. Assumes responsibility for personal development and education.
15. Commits to high quality, safe work; encourages others to have similar standards.
16. Gives feedback and offers suggestions for process improvement to enhance the safety and efficiency of the work environment; reports serious events/incidents per policy
17. Encourages the Sisters to actively participate in every aspect of their care.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
We require all staff to be fully vaccinated by March 30, 2022 or as soon as eligible thereafter. Until such time as all are vaccinated we perform weekly COVID-19 testing.
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Work Location: One location