Opened in 1964 as the only skilled-care facility in Minnesota exclusively for men, Mission Nursing Home provides care for up to 70 residents who experience a variety of physical and behavioral health issues.
Position Summary
The primary role of the Nursing Assistant is to provide your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with our established Nursing procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisors. The Nursing Assistant reports any noted changes in the resident as they are noted. Conduct consistently reflects the facility's mission and values.
Qualifications
- Completion of approved Nursing Assistant training program.
- Successful completion of written and skills exam, as provided from a State of Minnesota approved testing location and be in good standing with Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
- Must be able to pass a State of Minnesota Department of Human Services criminal background study, as well as a United States Office of the Inspector General exclusion search.
- Effective oral, written, and reading communication skills.
- Friendly and professional bedside manner.
Essential Functions / Position Responsibilities
Assists residents with personal cares including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting with focus on resident-directed care.Make every effort to meet resident's needs by carefully following their written plan of care.Assist with efforts to improve resident outcomes through ambulation training, bowel and bladder retraining programs, range of motion, hydration and nutrition monitoring, pain control efforts and repositioning schedules; and document appropriately.Follows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding accurate performance of vital signs, weights, etc.Delivers meals and assists residents with eating. Records accurate food and fluid intake as assigned. Report any chewing or swallowing difficulty to the nurse.Assist the resident with the restorative nursing program including but no limited to, passive and active range of motion, ambulation with appropriate assistive devices and use of transfer belt.Assists the residents in transferring using a transfer belt, device or appropriate lift maintaining resident safety at all times.Reports promptly to the nurse any changes in the resident conditions.Answers call lights promptly and determines resident needs.Neatly makes and changes bed linen.Ensures that residents are clean, neatly dressed, and well-groomed.Provides any information on changes in skin conditions to the nurse.Observe and report any noted changes in mental status to the nurse.Report to charge nurse all incidents, accidents that occur involving residents, and visitors.Follow standard precautions, facility safety policies, and works within OSHA guidelines.Attends in-services education and staff meetings as required.Treats and ensures that residents are treated with respect and dignity.Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential.Consistently follows facility's mission and values.Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy.Remains aware and takes special precautions to ensure a clean safe environment for residents and staff.Reports any equipment malfunctions to designated employee, including knowledge of Lockout / Tagout Policy and Procedure.Accurate documentation of vital signs, weights, intake and output per facility protocol.Attend designated nursing meetings, as scheduled.Communicate to nurses any changes in resident conditions, complaints of pain and / or mobility changes.Practice good body mechanics to avoid injury. Adhere to minimal lift policy and follow transfer instructions as outlined by the resident's care plan. Communicate with nursing any changes in residents' transferring abilities.Assist with Vital Signs, as assignedComplete required documentation immediately after providing cares.Participates in Unit Quality & Safety Meetings, as directed.Other duties as assigned.Compensation :
Pay starting at 22.50 / hour depending of qualifications and experience.
Shifts Available : On-Call, two shifts per month minimum, more may be available depending on scheduling and staffing levels.
Physical / Mental Demands
Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Frequently pushes or pulls residents 300-600 feet with weight resistance equivalent to 35 pounds. Frequently twists, stoops, bends, squats, kneels. Occasionally lifts and carries equipment and supplies weighting up-to 35 pounds. Frequently reaches above or at shoulder level. Ability to adapt to changes in daily work hours and schedule.
Must be able to clearly communicate in English orally and in writing with residents and staff.Must be able to read small print in typed and written material.Possesses necessary skills to continuously comprehend and communicate with residents, co-workers, and to respond to emergency alarms.Identifies residents, call lights, unusual occurrences on unitConcentrates with frequent interruptions and remembers multiple messages, information and task assignments to perform a variety of tasks during an eight hour or longer periods of time.Mission Statement
We provide a home that reaffirms the dignity and self-worth of men, who experience physical or behavioral health challenges, through compassionate, supportive and rehabilitative care.