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Position Highlights
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
• Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living. • Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety. • Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms. • Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patients plan of care. This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns. • Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures. • Participates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families. • Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy. Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property. • Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff. • Mentors new employees and assists with their orientation. Serves as a lead example to help enforce Averas CARE standards with co-workers
Requirements
• High School or GED Equivalent • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board Active certification in the state of practice within 120 Days and • Medication Aide - Licensing Board Active certification in the state of practice within 120 Days
• 1-3 years Related experience or training
• Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. • Promote Averas values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. • Uphold Averas standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. • Maintain confidentiality. • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .