We are hiring a Nursing Assistant who is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to carrying out resident activities of daily living. If you enjoy partnering with people and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this might be for you! All shifts available.
- Takes and records vital signs and conditions such as weight, height and skin condition.
- Assists with details such as listing clothing and valuables, making introductions and helping with admissions and discharges.
- Assists residents in hygiene and grooming including baths, hair care, oral hygiene and skin care.
- Performs perineal care.
- Assists residents with feeding. Charts intake of food and fluids.
- Changes bed linens; cares for personal laundry.
- Assists resident in maintaining a clutter free, safe, and sanitary environment in resident’s apartment.
- Maintains a variety of basic reports and charts residents' ADL daily; gives report to licensed personnel prior to shift change.
- May assist resident in communicating and coordinating with clinical team to arrange for provider visits and referrals, as necessary.
- Escorts patients to and from appointments or trips as needed.
- Lifts, transfers and ambulates patients by using proper lifting and resident safety techniques.
- Reports all sudden changes to licensed staff immediately.
- Assists Life Enrichment Department as assigned.
- Completes mandatory online training.
- May handle and administer medications, ensuring compliance with Sequoia Living policies and procedures.
- Counts controlled substances with another Med Tech or Nurse at the beginning and end of the shift.
- Ensures controlled substances are kept under double lock at all times.
- Performs other work as assigned.