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Job Descriptions:

POSITION SUMMARY

Conducts and coordinates non-professional care to residents, including but not limited to basic activities of daily living in coordination with the resident assessment and care plan.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

+ Perform responsibilities related to the provision of resident care. Contributes to and monitors and implements resident’s plan of care including responding to call lights and resident needs in a timely fashion, prepares, provides and documents prescription medication and treatments when assigned to do so by the DON/Charge nurse. Demonstrates expertise in the provision of Activities for Daily Living (ADL’s) for residents and delivers in a professional and caring manner.

+ Participates as an effective member of the care team, responding in a timely and effective manner to residents’ and family’s concerns and provides interventions when possible. Initiates and performs duties which need to be completed though not directly assigned.

+ Prepares and uses necessary equipment. Inventories adaptive equipment and all supplies needed, assists in evaluating resident’s present equipment and offer recommendations for changes to enhance residents. Cleans equipment in between each use and notifies appropriate personal if equipment is not working or in need of repair.

+ Performs and maintains documentation in a thorough and timely manner along with documentation of mediation. Completes shift end check prior to leaving duty and performs drug counts with the next staff member responsible for passing medications.

+ Communicates effectively and promotes and ensures resident and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities. Administers medications/treatments in a timely and safe manner according to health care provider orders including appropriate performance of standard precautions. Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques to minimize injury to resident and self and implements infectious disease controls as appropriate, including isolation procedures, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Hours: Minimum 36 hours/week

Required Experience:

Education, Experience:

+ High School diploma or equivalent.

+ Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

+ Active Certified Nursing Assistant with the State of Nebraska, preferred.

+ Active 40-hour Medication Aide certification with the State of Nebraska.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS).

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

+ Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide

+ Ability to read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic documentation and information

+ Ability to use computer systems, computer navigation, and internet

+ Ability to write reports and correspondence

+ Ability to adapt to change

+ Ability to problem solve

+ Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with customers and all members of the team

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS

+ Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

Keyword: Care; Med Aide

From: Pender Community Hospital District