A career with MediLodge is a rewarding one where you can see the impact on residents and their family members.
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Competitive wages
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment program
Opportunities for advancement
Company paid life insurance
Paid sick and vacation time
Company 401K program
Medical, dental and vision insurance
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Summary:
Under supervision, provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities.
Qualifications:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Licenses/Certification:
- Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.
Experience:
- Six months in long term care environment preferred.
Essential Functions:
- Answers signal lights and bells to determine resident needs.
- Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
- Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding.
- Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.
- Assists residents with turning and positioning in bed.
- Assists residents with ambulation for short distance in facility.
- Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
- Documentation on flow sheets as directed.
- Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected residents plan of care.
- Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.
- Reports to Charge Nurse or designee on progress/lack of progress in achieving restorative goals.
Knowledge/Skill/Abilities:
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
