Full and Part Time Positions Available, must be available to work rotating weekends and holidays
Position Summary:
Provide assigned residents/clients with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s/client’s assessment and care plan, and as directed by supervision. Ensure compliance and policies/standards are upheld.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Review care plan daily. Observe and report all changes in the residents/clients’ conditions to the Nurse Supervisor as soon as practical.
Make residents/clients comfortable.
Assist with transporting residents/clients, as necessary. Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, according to care plan and/or standards.
Assist residents/clients with daily dental / mouth, eye/ear care, toileting / bathing, dressing/undressing and other hygiene or daily activity functions according to care plan. Keep residents/clients dry. Change dressings, bandages, binders, bedding etc., as instructed.
Maintain intake and output records as instructed. Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc.
Collect specimens; prepare/give enemas report results.
Assist residents/clients in preparing for medical tests, social activities.
Weigh and measure residents/clients as instructed. Measure and record temperatures, pulse and respirations, as instructed.
Answer resident/client calls promptly. Check residents/clients frequently.
Assist with care of dying resident/client and provide post-mortem care, as instructed.
Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures, as instructed.
Follow work assignments, and/or schedules.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm, safe environment throughout the shift.
Assist with housekeeping, meal serving and ensure room comfort.
Assist in educating and modeling the practices of the Burcham Hills culture pillars.
Maintain an effective, friendly working relationship with health professionals, physicians, consultants, and family members.
Willingness to handle difficult residents/clients.
Education and Experience:
Completed required coursework and exam for Certified Nursing Assistants for the State of Michigan. Maintain certificate as required through the State of Michigan.
Prefer experience in an acute care, long-term care, assisted living community or home care for elderly.
Ability to work extended or flexible hours, as necessary.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Elder care happens 24 hours a day 7 days a week, which means sharing the responsibility of weekends and holidays.
