$750.00 Sign on Bonus
JOB SUMMARY: Assists Solheim Senior Community (“Solheim”) to the success of Solheim by effectively providing the highest quality nursing care and resident satisfaction under the direction of the Charge Nurse and the Director of Nursing, in accordance with Federal, State, and local guidelines.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Reports to the Charge Nurse to receive report and assignment of responsibilities for the day. Works as a team member to provide physical care for residents.
- Provide direct care to residents to improve or maintain the resident’s abilities according to the resident’s plan of care.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – Assist with bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, mobility, transferring, and feeding of assigned residents by providing set-up assistance, verbal prompts, physical support or more extensive assistance, or who are totally dependent as more fully described below:
- Bathing- Assist with transport of resident to tub or shower; Adjust water temperature; Wash and rinse resident. Dry body thoroughly with clean towels. Maintain privacy for resident.
- Dressing- Locate, select, and obtain clothing for resident. Assist residents with snaps, zippers, buttons after donning clothes or removing them. Recognize clothing in need of repair and communicate clothing needs to resident and Charge Nurse.
- Restorative Care- Assist the resident to maintain functioning at his/her highest independent level to prevent decrease in functioning unless clinically unavoidable through ambulation, range of motion exercises, use of assistive devices and maintaining proper body alignment to prevent contractures and deformities.
- Elimination/Toileting- Promptly assist residents to bathroom according to toileting schedule or, promptly bring clean bedpan or urinal. Open, remove clothing in preparation, clean residents if resident is unable to clean self, adjust clothing, clean residents, and own hands. Measure and record output as directed by Charge Nurse and plan of care. Provide catheter care according to facility procedure and infection control policies.
- Mobility- Assist residents or provide range of motion exercises to all joints. Provide weight-bearing assistance or physical support for ambulating. Push wheelchair or Geri-chair if needed. Maintain safe environment for mobile resident by removing obstacles, inspecting equipment and reporting defects to Charge Nurse. Monitor resident progress toward treatment goals and report responses to Charge Nurse.
- Transfer- Position residents for transfer. Use correct transfer technique and equipment according to plan of care, resident ability, and self-ability. Obtain assistance of another staff member if needed before starting to transfer a resident
- Eating- Provide set-up assistance for meal tray. Open, pour, unwrap, and cut food if residents unable to help self. Feed individuals that require total assistance according to their plans of care. Actively encourage residents to chew, eat, and swallow if indicated. Assist or clean residents after meals. Serve nourishments and snacks as ordered. Document and report food and fluid intake accordingly
- Provide care in a manner that protects and promotes resident rights, dignity, self-determination, and active participation. Offer and respect resident choices in matters of daily routine. Refer to residents by proper names unless resident requests otherwise. Avoid use of all pet names. Handle all residents’ property with respect.
- Responsible for daily documentation of resident care, as assigned.
- Responds to resident call lights in a timely manner, regardless of assignment. Responds to resident respectfully and ensures requests or needs are promptly met; while providing for physical privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Protects, supervises, and monitors resident safety needs at all times; ensures physician ordered safety devices are applied and managed as assigned and instructed in the plan of care.
- Reports any suspected or observed change in resident condition to a Licensed Nurse immediately. Observed and report patterns of decrease social interaction, angry or sad behaviors and refusals of treatment to Licensed Nurse.
- Performs a daily body check for each resident during care, documents and reports changes per policy and procedure.
- Responds immediately to all identified emergency or crisis situations. Assists Licensed Nurses as directed while remaining compliant within scope of practice parameters.
- Participate in fire and disaster drills. In the event of an emergency, carry out assigned duties to assure resident safety.
- Assists in lifting, transferring, and transporting residents using proper wheelchair and lifting techniques. Ensures resident safety and complies with proper use of lifting and transport equipment. Complies with the “Buddy system” concept. Demonstrate competence in use of proper body mechanics for both upper and lower body. Safely and correctly use equipment such as back belts, gait belts and mechanical lifting equipment for lifting, pulling, and turning residents who may range in weight from less than 80 pounds to over 300 pounds.
- Follows MD orders, Physical Therapist and/or Licensed Nurse instructions for resident positioning, range of motion and use of positioning aides or devices for each individual resident.
- Serves ordered meals, nourishments, snacks, and fluids to assigned residents. Provides fresh drinking water and ensures it is within reach. Provides encouragement to eat and drink all food and fluids. Provides physical assistance as needed and directed by Licensed Nurses. Follows safe swallowing strategies and positioning for each resident as per the plan of care. Collects food trays, records consumption of all meals, nourishments, snacks, and fluids.
- Obtains and records resident’s vital signs, intake/output and weights as ordered and directed by Licensed Staff. Collects specimens as instructed. Reports any observation or resident complaint of pain to the Licensed Nurse immediately.
- Assists housekeeping in maintaining a clean, sanitary, and clutter-free resident environment. Follows all infection control policy and procedures. Demonstrates appropriate hand-washing and other infection prevention techniques.
- Assures appropriate quality of care is provided to all Residents according to their individual needs, expressed instructions and the plan of care.
- Assures timely and accurate completion of all required documentation and forms. Complies with computerized documentation policy and procedures. Responsible for initiating and maintaining the resident Personal Property Inventory Form.
- Is responsible for proper use of equipment and supplies provided by Solheim Senior Community.
- Adheres to payroll policies and properly uses timekeeping system with minimal manual changes.
- Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
- Report injury to resident or self to Charge Nurse or Supervisor immediately.
- Adheres to Compliance Plan and HIPAA regulations.
- Assist with preparation for state inspections as directed. Attend survey training and interact with state surveyors as directed by immediate supervisor.
- Attend 12 hours of in-service education provided by the facility annually. Apply information to job tasks.
- Cleans and disinfects equipment and instruments as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Prefer experience with Dementia/Alzheimer’s care
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY:
- Desire and ability to work with ill, aged, and disabled persons.
- Willingness and ability to read, write, speak, understand English and have the communications skills necessary to provide accurate information to residents and staff.
- Willingness and ability to follow written and verbal direction in English.
- Willingness and ability to maintain appropriate level of confidentiality and privacy.
- Willingness and ability to interact professionally with all customers, including the ill, aged, disabled persons and co-workers, individually and as part of a team.
- Willingness and ability to effectively handle multiple items/tasks as required and adapt favorably to changing priorities.
- Willingness and ability to make appropriate judgments, decisions and problem solving in a timely manner and within the context of the situation at hand.
- Ability to effectively prioritize items/tasks as required.
- Willingness and ability to effectively respond to emergency and/or crisis situations.
- Willingness and ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.
- Willingness and ability to understand and comply with Federal, State, and local regulations.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATE/TRAINING/ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS:
- BLS / CPR Card
- Fire Card
- Annual PPD
- Annual physical