Villa Gardens

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. May perform CNA floor assignment as needed.

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
• Assists with ambulation of patients by verifying weight bearing, condition of assistive device, applies braces if needed, uses caution at all times to prevent falls.
• Guides patient to do self-ranging to increase range of motion.
• Assists with patient transfers, verify weight bearing status of patient, verify condition of equipment, gives simple instructions to patient and protects patient from falls.
• Documents necessary information according to Federal and State regulations.
• Carries out and records monthly, weekly or daily weight checks of patients, and notify Charge Nurse of weight changes.
• Pass nourishments to residents and offer snacks to residents as needed.
• Assess effectiveness of restorative feeding program for each resident in the RNA feeding program.
• Assesses effectiveness of restorative feeding equipment and reports progress to Charge Nurse.
• Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.
• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings. Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Current licensure on file; experience in long-term care community health, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nursing desirable; knowledgeable in current State and Federal regulation.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Must be able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures of the facility. Must be able to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires standing, walking, talking, listening, grasping, reaching, lifting, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to wear gloves to guard against exposure to body fluids and cleaning agents.
• Regularly requires lifting up to 50 pounds. Over 50 pounds with the assistance from a co-worker and/or mechanical means.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposed to moisture in showers and in other procedures. Potential for exposure to body fluids and cleaning agents. Possible contact with needles and sharp objects.

• Noise level is usually moderate.