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In exchange for a commitment of employment at NCHC:

NCHC will sponsor:

• Class cost
• Book cost
• Prep class
• 1^st test attempt
• Any other fees associated with class i.e. gait belts

NCHC will NOT sponsor:

• Any fees for re-testing
• Internet access
• Computer equipment to access course

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision of a facility Licensed Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant provides quality nursing care to residents; reports pertinent information to immediate supervisor; responds to inquiries and requests for information; assists with tasks to support department operations; and maintains a safe and clean environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:        

Strong interpersonal skills including: attention to detail, compassion, listening, empathy, patience, cooperation, and dependability

Effective oral and written communication skills

Computer literate with the ability to use electronic medical records

Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks while being safety oriented

Ability to lift, transport, and support residents

Driving Requirements: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse while maintaining a clean and safe patient care unit.
• Provides quality care to residents on various units within Mount View Care Center or Pine Crest.
• Provide quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and individuality.
• Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents, and provides support to the residents according to their care plan.
• Attends to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transfer, ambulation, range of motion, communicating or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements.
• Protect the personal belongings of each resident, including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing and memorabilia. Promptly report missing items and participate in efforts to locate missing items.
• Fully understand all aspects of residents' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents' rights.
• Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
• Promote a safe, homelike environment for residents.
• Maintains regular and predictable on-site attendance.

 Other Responsibilities:

•  Perform other work related tasks as required as assigned

 Competencies

• Demonstrate organizational, leadership, management, clinical, department, program, common position and job specific competencies as required by North Central Health Care and/or various regulatory agencies based on job title. 
• Complete organizational, leadership, management, clinical, department, program, common position and job specific education as required by North Central Health Care and/or various regulatory agencies based on job title.
• Qualifications and provision of care are in accordance with national acceptable standards of practices pertinent to role based on job title.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards along with federal, state and local codes pertinent to role based on job title.

Core Value Standards of Behavior

It is expected that all employees will demonstrate behaviors that support excellence as defined by North Central Health Care’s Core Value Standards of Behavior.

Physical and Working Environment

• Heavy Work: Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted..

Physical Activities: List the minimum % of time required for each Physical/Mental Requirement.

 Exposure to Hazards:

• Moderate exposure to workplace hazards.

 Working Conditions:

• Indoors
• Background Noise
• Tight Spaces and/or Close Quarters
• Exposed to infectious diseases or other possible infectious materials including: blood, fecal matter, OPIM...
• Required to function around unruly or physically disruptive individuals

Travel Requirements

• Frequency: Minimum

Acknowledgement and Compliance

All requirements of the described position are subject to change over time where I may be required to perform other duties as requested by NCHC. Further, I acknowledge that this job description is neither an employment contract.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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