Responsibilities

• Work as a team member to assist the current Certified Nursing Assistance in providing direct care to residents/patients in accordance with treatment plans, as directed by the training course instructor
• Assists with resident/patient care needs and comforts including but not limited to oral hygiene, bathing functions, dressing/undressing as necessary and room cleanliness
• Complete all assignments directed by the training course instructor, including exercises and hands-on learning activities
• Attend and participate in classroom activities, scheduled orientation programs and on the job trainings
• Provide safe bedside care and assistance delivered with integrity and compassion
• Communicate effectively to both patient/resident and nursing team members to ensure confidence and quality of care
• Accompany residents, as needed, to various activities and functions
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Build serving relationships with patients/residents, family members, and other team members
• Comply with HIPPA as this position may have access to protected health information
• Study and take the state administered exam to becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and a passion for caring for residents and patients at their point of need
• Prior experience working in a skilled nursing or long-term care center is a plus
• Able to communicate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/patients, families, community members, volunteers and Diversicare team members
• Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents/patients and the elderly
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications