Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

About This Role

Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned long-term care residents under the supervision of a registered nurse. Deliver age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of residents as per their care plan, ensuring adherence to infection prevention and control policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of an RN
• Deliver age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs as per care plan
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and utilize Personal Protective Equipment
• Assist with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, obtaining vital signs, and providing psychosocial support
• Assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment, and provide range of motion and passive exercises
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, assisting with meals, snacks, water, and supplements
• Aid providers and nursing staff members with procedures if needed
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity, and dietary information
• Communicate resident's changing condition and care-related concerns/responses to the charge nurse
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services for residents' living areas
• Assist and document wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position
• Satisfactorily complete yearly department specific competency testing
• Maintain a record of 12 hours continuing education credits annually
• Maintain all department specific required certifications

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred

Nice to Have

• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care
• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED)

Benefits

Certifications