Nursing Assistant, Certified, Assisted Living
Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Kaneohe
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Create Your Career With Us!Join our not-for-profit organization
that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors
with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian
environment.Facility: GSS HI KaneoheLocation: Kaneohe, HIAddress:
45-090 Namoku St, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USAShift: 8 Hours - Varied
ShiftsJob Schedule: PRNWeekly Hours: VariesSalary Range: $16. 50 -
$22.75Job SummaryThe Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to
the resident during the scheduled work period in assisted living.
The NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living
assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a charge
nurse. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including
daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to,
bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and
recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other
personal care to assigned resident. Depending upon location, they
may assist the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking
using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and
also provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes
tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a
positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with
meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as
appropriate.Depending upon location the NA may aid providers and
nursing staff members with procedures and/or collect non-invasive
body fluid specimens and gather vital signs. Depending upon
location the NA may administer prescribed medications as delegated
by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined
by state regulations. NA documents the outcomes related to resident
care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
NA must communicate changing condition, medication follow-up and
care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Depending upon
location, NA may provide housekeeping and laundry services to
assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational.
Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and
recreational programs and encourages residents to participate.The
NA has knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to
the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per
care/service plan. Depending upon the location, may need to be
knowledgeable of providing care to tenants with dementia. The NA is
considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know,
and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention
and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.The
nursing department provides care 24 hours/day; any of those hours
may be an expectation of employment specific to the needs of the
department, possibly with varying shifts. These needs change
dependent upon staffing availability and resident census. Will be
required to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Specific
shift assignments will be made based on nursing area and by
location. Committee meeting attendance may be expected at times.
When students are providing resident care, treatment, and/or
services as part of their training, any/all employees may be asked
to provide direction to the students.QualificationsHigh school
graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not
required.Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant
experience in assisted living preferred.Required Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of
Nursing.Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific
competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education
credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education
are required annually. Maintains all department specific required
certifications.When applicable, for applicable states, certified
and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP)
Registry.Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this
role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a
motorvehicle report and proof of valid driver s license. Also must
be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions
ofthis position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders
request.BenefitsThe Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive
benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.
Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health
insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a
401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous
time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more
information about Total Rewards, visit
https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .The Good Samaritan Society is
an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual
with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for
help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or
send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .The Good Samaritan
Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will
require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a
condition of employment.Req Number: R-0133513Education: High
School/General Education DiplomaJob Function: NursingFeatured:
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Keywords: Good Samaritan Society, Honolulu , Nursing Assistant, Certified, Assisted Living, Healthcare , Kaneohe, Hawaii
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