Join Our Team at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, provides direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility which meets their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and enhance their highest level of independent function.
What you will do :
- Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.
- Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff.
- Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.
- Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care.
- Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.
- Participates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families.
- Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy.
- Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.
- Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program.
- Mentors new employees and assists with their orientation. Serves as a lead example to help enforce Avera's CARE standards with co-workers.
Essential Qualifications :
The individual must be able to work the hours specified.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :
High School or GED EquivalentCertified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board Active cetification in the state of practice within 120 DaysMedication Aide - Licensing Board Active certification in the state of practice within 120 DaysPreferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :
1-3 years Related experience or trainingMinimum Age Requirements : 18
Expectations and Standards :
Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices : For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer : Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.