Job Information
Goodwill Retirement Community Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) in Grantsville, Maryland
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GENERAL CHARGE:
Goodwill Retirement Community is committed to provide for each resident the assistance and support which will help that resident to achieve and maintain the highest possible level of well-being and functioning. So that we may fulfill our commitment to each resident every employee is required to abide by specifiedWork PrinciplesandPerformance Expectations.Every employee is also expected to be fully aware of the information presented inDisclosure of Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditionsand to make every effort to act accordingly while working at Goodwill.
Thisjobdescription isnot a contract, express or implied, guaranteeing employment for any specific duration. Although we hope that your employment relationship with us will be long-term, either you or the company may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.
Thisjob descriptionin no way limits the authority of the Board of Directors to make amendments, corrections, additions, or deletions from these policies.
WORK PRINCIPLES
Every employee is expected to abide by all the specified work principles at all times. Violation of these principles will result in disciplinary action applied in accordance with the policies of Goodwill Retirement Community ranging from verbal reprimand to immediate termination. The employee must:
- Exhibit a strong commitment to excellence in every aspect of providing excellent care to the residents of Goodwill Retirement Community by word and deed and by Education and Training programs, Quality Assurance programs, and other improvement activities as may be conducted by Goodwill Retirement Community.
- Exert every effort at all times to assist and support each resident, maintaining the dignity and independence of the resident to the highest degree possible and maintaining the confidentiality of the resident and his or her records in every respect.
- Treat every resident, family member, member of the public and member of the staff with respect and dignity.
- Obtain and maintain any and all required certification and/or licensure from the appropriate agency.
- If a regularly scheduled employee, make himself or herself available to work as scheduled on an on-going basis.
- Report to work on the day and at the time indicated on the posted work schedule in accordance with the policies and procedures on employee attendance, tardiness, and absenteeism.
- Report to work dressed appropriately for the work assignment in accordance with the policy and procedures on employee attire.
- Remain at the workstation throughout the tour of duty except when excused or sent by the supervisor to another location.
- Take breaks and meal times in accordance with the policies and procedures on breaks and mealtimes.
- Willingly cooperate with supervisor and with coworkers in the performance of his or her duties, complying with all appropriate standards and practices of the discipline and complying with all Goodwill Retirement Community rules, procedures, and policies at all times.
- Encourage professionalism, mutual respect, and teamwork among fellow workers in order to achieve excellence of service; and work to maintain a positive atmosphere and attitude at all times in Goodwill Retirement Community, refraining from any activity, which encourages the development of a negative atmosphere or attitude.
- Recognize problems, which interfere with excellent care, handling them in an open, honest fashion and through appropriate channels.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The Geriatric Nursing Assistant is required to perform each of the following responsibilities to a performance level set by the immediate supervisor with input from the employee. Both the employee and the supervisor monitor the employee's performance level for the purpose of improving perform nce and evaluating the contributions of the employee to the care of residents and to the overall operation of Goodwill Retirement Community.
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