Nursing Assistant (NA) - Personal Care

Job Summary:

Give various care assistance and related basic hygiene assistance to Enhanced Living residents.

Job Standards:

• Follow/adhere to the Code of Conduct

• Follow/adhere to organization, federal/state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights

• Maintain neatness, cleanliness, good personal hygiene, and a well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of the department

• Perform duties of job without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others

• Maintain sound mental and physical health and strength

• Must be free of communicable diseases

• Exhibit the Core Values of Messiah Lifeways

• Follow team standards of the Neighborhood

• Assume accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control

• Will assume responsibility to ensure secure handling of information, and will adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security standards

• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization and attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work

• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned

• Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with personal hygiene when such assistance is needed

• Encourage and support residents to be as independent as possible in performance of activities of daily living

• Perform tasks related to personal hygiene and physical comfort of residents as required or requested

• Answer call bells timely and respond appropriately to the residents’ needs

• Communicate and take direction from Charge Nurse and/or Enhanced Living Director of Nursing for medical issues and medications

• Transfer residents from bed to chair, etc., with personnel assistance as necessary

• Report changes in residents' physical condition, mental status, and appetites to Charge Nurse

• Take meal trays to residents who require this service

• Help to orient new residents to the Neighborhood

• Actively participates in orientation and training of new team members

• Properly use and care for neighborhood supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner

• Keep work area neat and clean

• Report needed repairs and equipment failure to the Neighborhood Mentor, Charge Nurse or EL Neighborhood Manager

• Utilize safety devices and follow safety precautions

• Aware of, and works within, the guidelines of the Residents Bill of Rights

• Attend Support Plan Meetings as requested by the EL Neighborhood Manager and offer feedback to update RASPs as necessary

• Follow emergency procedures and respond rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and team members

• Document proficiently in PCC/POC all services provided to residents during his/her shift

• Follow proper procedures and promotes safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment

• Confidentiality regarding resident information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways

• Willingness to assist with covering parts of shifts and/or different shifts as necessary during staffing concerns as part of the team

• Willingness to engage with residents as part of the Person Centered Community Minded philosophy to include one on one visits or activities as time allows

• Complete training through Relias in a timely manner and attend meetings and other trainings as required

• Follow policies and procedures regarding scheduling (i.e. calling-off, requesting time off, per diem requirements, etc.)

• Additional duties and tasks as assigned by the EL Neighborhood Manager

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Sincere desire to work with older adults

• Must have a sense of responsibility, moral integrity, good judgment, alertness and skill in recognizing and identifying symptoms and dealing with behavioral problems

• Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, the neighborhood mentor and other team members 

• Willingness to work under direction and supervision

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED diploma recognized by the Department of Education or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry

• 18 years of age or older

• Prefer Nursing Assistant training and meets requirements to maintain registration

• Formal training or previous hospital, nursing home or personal care home experience preferred

• Successful completion of DHS competency exam during training