Assists the professional nursing team members by performing certified nursing assistant duties according to Pinnacle Living policies and procedures. Provides encouragement and assistance designed to motivate residents to their maximum level of independence.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

* Graduate from an approved Nursing Assistant Program.

* Licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Virginia; maintains license in active status required.

* CPR/AED certification required.

* 0-2 years of experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide resident services including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, nourishment and fluids, skin care, turning and positioning for residents with limited mobility every two hours.

* Assisting residents in and out of bed, walking with residents according to plan of care, and assisting residents to the bathroom as needed.

* Change bed linens at least twice per week and as needed.

* Document care provided in medical record.

* Responds to call lights promptly.

* Assists residents to social and dining events and encourages their participation.

* Provides emotional support, comfort, and safety to all residents.

* Immediately reports any accidents and unusual occurrences to the Charge Nurse.

* Keeps the environment neat, clean, and safe.

* Reports faulty equipment and safety hazards to the nurse in charge immediately.

* Observes and reports all changes in the resident's condition immediately to the Charge Nurse

* Attends in-service education programs, team conferences, Care Plan/Individualized Service Plan meetings as scheduled, and completes Relias/Learning in-services Completes weights and vitals per plan of care. ..

* Participates in updating residents' plan of care.

* Upholds the resident Bill of Rights.

* Assists residents with the dining experience. Ensuring residents receive meals and provide assistance with eating when needed.

* All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Basic conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within nursing assistance, typically acquired through certified program.

* Basic verbal and written communication skills required.

* Demonstrates working knowledge of common medical processes and treatments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

* May include frequent lifting (up to 50lbs).

* Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.

* Ability to work inside and outside to effectively make rounds daily throughout the facility and to respond to problems and emergencies.

* Universal staffing, holiday, inclement weather, and a flexible work schedule are required.

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