What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Specialist position at Good Samaritan Society?
Overview:
The Good Samaritan Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality care and services to seniors in a Christian environment. Our team of professionals is committed to delivering compassionate and personalized care to our residents.
Job Summary:
The Nursing Assistant serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, and vital signs
• Provide psychosocial support and personal care to assigned residents
• Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate
• Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs
• Participates in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed
Requirements:
• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required
• Minimum age of 16
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement
