Certified Nurses Aide - Per Diem

Tahoe Forest Health System

Truckee, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Assisted Living, Basic Life Support (BLS), Healthcare Providers, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Safety, Professional Services, Quality Management, Signal Lights/Bells Patient Care, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Truckee, California
POSTED
30+ days ago

Bargaining Unit: EA

Rate of pay: $32.81/hour + DOE + Shift Differential (Base Pay of $29.17 include 12.5% per diem premium)

Summary
Performs various resident care activities and related non professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comforts of the residents; assists in maintenance of safe and clean environment.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
  • Provides care to the residents of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF/ECC).
  • Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine resident's needs.
  • Bathes, dresses, undresses and provides other Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care to residents.
  • Provides dental care.
  • Serves and collects food trays documents meal percentage and feeds residents requiring help.
  • Transports residents to multiple activities.
  • Turns and repositions residents, safely, to prevent bedsores based on plan of care.
  • Completes hourly patient safety rounds.
  • Completes assigned showers, weights and range of motion (ROM).
  • Changes bed linens and helps maintain resident's room and clothes.
  • Directs visitors and answers telephone.
  • Documents all care and observations accurately and thoroughly and timely.
  • Possesses effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Participates in departmental in-services and training, growth and development.
  • Responsible for protecting self, facility, residents, and members of the staff by following security policies/procedures.
  • Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
  • Complies with System policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as may be assigned.
Education and/or Experience
No educational requirement
 
Required Licenses/Certifications
California Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A)
  • Upon Hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
  • Upon Hire
BLS: Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS certification).
  • Within 3 months of hire into job 
Other Experience/Qualifications
None

 

About the Company

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Tahoe Forest Health System