CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (8-hour shifts)
Location: Casa Blanca New Mexico
Description: Vivage is at the momment seeking for CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (8-hour shifts) right now, this job will be placed in New Mexico. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. VIVAGE Quality Health Partners, a Quality Life Management and Pinon Management company, is seeking a CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT , at Laguna Rainbow Elder Car! e , located in Casa Blanca, New Mexico . VIVAGE Quality Health Partners is a nationally-recognized Long Term Care management company that currently manages 27+ skilled nursing facilities throughout Colorado, 16 in the Denver metro area, 11 rural locations including Greeley, Grand Junction, Holly, Canon City, Pueblo, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the Oklahoma Pan Handle. We have approximately 2,200 employees and over 2,100 healthcare beds. Levels of care at our VIVAGE facilities include: skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Long Term Care, sub-acute ventilator dependence as well as specialty Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Assisted Living care. We have been in Colorado for over 55 years of combined successful outcomes by Quality Life Management and Piñon Management, providing services that enhance and improve operations and consumer satisfaction. VIVAGE Quality Health Partners is dedicated to person-centered care and we embrace the Eden Alternativeâ„¢ philosophy, bringing the “qu! ality of life in aging†and “living well.â€
Many! of our homes are Eden registered. We invite you to apply for these opportunities. For consideration, please apply online at www.VIVAGE.com Careers . VIVAGE offers a competitive salary in addition to excellent employee benefits.
To learn more about us and the homes we manage, please visit our website at www.VIVAGE.com
EOE M/F/D/V
No Agencies or Affiliates, please!
BASIC FUNCTIONS
The primary responsibility of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Receive and report resident status at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed.
Provide ! personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care.
Document all pertinent information regarding care as assigned.
Report all changes in residents’ conditions to the Nursing Supervisor as soon as practical.
Prepare residents for meals and assist to and from the dining areas.
Record residents’ fluid/food intake.
Assist residents with toilet, dental, hair, and bath care.
Keep residents dry and clean.
Make room checks and verify resident location.
Keep resident’s rooms neat and clean.
Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary.
Prepare residents for activity and social events (church, services, parties, visitors, etc.)
Transport residents to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc.
Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
Perform vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures ! as directed by management.
Complete prevention and restorative! care that includes but not limited to PROM, AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other ADL care.
Assist in turning, positioning, and repositioning of residents.
Attend care plan meetings as assigned.
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
Perform all other duties, as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/JOB TRAINING
Must possess, as a minimum, a 10 th grade education.
Experience
Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment name entered into state nurse aide registry.
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Specific Requirements
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the reside! nts served.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Skills
Required Experience
Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment name entered into state nurse aide registry.
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Vivage.
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This job starts available on: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 07:59:38 GMT