Nursing Assistant

Location

Evansville, IN | United States

Job description

The Daughters of Charity and Seton Residence are currently seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our team.

Are you a natural caregiver with a servant's heart? Do you enjoy stable, meaningful work with a great team? If so, Seton Residence might be the perfect fit for you!

A little about us.

Seton Residence is the home to 65 retired Catholic Sisters, we're located on the West Side of Evansville just down the road from University of Southern Indiana and provide three levels of nursing care -independent, assisted, and skilled. We proudly provide resident-centered care. Seton Residence is a private facility, offering a beautiful, clean, homelike setting in a country environment. We embrace our employees for who they are and thrive on seeing them reach their full potential. Daughters of Charity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to offering all a culture of belonging.

We love our employees, and it shows!

• Competitive Pay
• No Agency Staffing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Accrue over 4 weeks your first year with us!
• 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Development and Wellness Reimbursement Offering
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident and Critical Insurance, Legal Plan, Employee Supplemental and Dependent Life Insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

The Nursing Assistant Role .

• Performs routine (patient care) duties and assists other nursing staff in the activities of daily living.
• Provides for patients' personal hygiene.
• Provides for activities of daily living.
• All as directed by Nurse: checks and reports weights; checks and reports food/fluid intake and output as directed; collects specimen.
• Assists with post-mortem care i.e. bathing, and dressing.
• Answers call lights and patients' requests promptly placing call lights within reach of patients. Provides for and is attentive to the comfort needs of patients; reports patients' concerns, complaints or needs immediately.
• Observes patients for unusual symptoms or reactions such as behavior or sudden change in condition; abnormal intake and output; abnormal or unusual elimination; unusual skin conditions (rash, redness, scratches, open areas, bruises, bumps, etc.) and reports promptly and accurately to the nurse caring for the patient to assure professional assessment.
• Operates all equipment (used in the performance of duties) in a safe and effective manner. Reports unsafe equipment to Charge Nurse or designee immediately.
• Communicates all pertinent information verbally and in writing to Charge Nurse or her designee. Clarifies unclear assignments or directions with Charge Nurse or her designee.
• Keeps community kitchen/dining area, tub-bath rooms, utility rooms, patients' room and closets, etc. tidy and neat.
• Checks assignments and responsibilities before and after scheduled shift.
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery and care of patients; assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Maintains good working relations among all nursing personnel and other employees through appropriate communication. Keeps information related to employees and Sister confidential.
• Instills confidence in the patient by maintaining a neat and attractive appearance (wearing uniforms according to departmental guidelines) and performing duties in a competent and caring manner; respects privacy of patient by pulling curtain and/or drapes and closing door as necessary.
• Accepts reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for all patients; assists other nursing team members.
• Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and co-workers.
• Directs visitors and answers telephone at nurses' desk and takes messages.
• Assists with activities, arts and crafts, and/or therapy projects as directed.
• May be called upon to assist other personnel with special projects where extra help is needed.
• Participates and completes assigned Relias Learning courses by designated due dates.
• Adheres to strict safety practices and is constantly conscious of unsafe or potentially unsafe working conditions and makes every effort to correct or report hazards to the proper authority.

Qualifications we're looking for.

• High School Degree or GED preferred.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions required.
• Previous experience in a health care or long-term care facility preferred.
• Must be constantly alert to patients' needs and utilize resources, materials, and equipment (lifts, tubs, commode chairs, geri chairs, etc.) in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to endure at least 70% to 100% of scheduled shift requiring physical demands including but not limited to: standing, walking, climbing (1 ft. to 4 ft.), stooping, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting (maximum of 100 lbs. utilizing appropriate lift equipment). Must follow guidelines to seek assistance if documented assist of 2 is needed.

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