Certified Nursing Assistant-WR-PT-8

+$2 Shift Differential for hours worked from (6p-6a)

+$2 For weekend hours worked

SUMMARY
Enhance the quality of life for residents by providing hands-on care that supports physical, psycho-social, and spiritual needs, in alignment with the mission and practices of Mennonite Homes & Communities of Ohio.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.

· Provide quality care to assigned residents by assisting with activities of daily living per the plan of care and encouraging optimal independence.

· Deliver and document Restorative Nursing Programs while maintaining residents' rights and confidentiality.

· Follow established procedures and quality standards, including infection control, safety, and regulatory compliance.

· Use equipment and supplies appropriately and cost-effectively.

· Report resident needs, concerns, and condition changes to the Charge Nurse.

· Organize and prioritize duties with consideration for residents’ preferences.

· Document services accurately and in a timely manner.

· Use problem-solving within job scope and refer issues beyond authority to the appropriate staff.

· Support teamwork and good communication with coworkers and other departments.

· Maintain a clean, orderly, and pleasant environment.

· Interact courteously with residents, families, visitors, and the public.

· Engage with residents and care team to understand and meet individual needs.

· Participate in personal and professional growth opportunities such as in-service training and scheduled meetings.

o Develop interpersonal skills through education.

o Attend in-service offerings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of an eighth-grade education. Must be at least 16 years of age.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to speak effectively before groups and transfer information clearly to documentation forms. English reading, writing, and comprehension skills required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds. Ability to use basic units of measure including U.S. currency, volume, weight, and distance. Must be able to understand food intake percentages and convert ounces to cubic centimeters.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense to carry out written or oral instructions. Able to handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be state-approved and listed as active on the Ohio Nursing Assistant Registry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell. Frequent sitting, climbing, or balancing is required. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and bloodborne pathogens. Occasionally exposed to combative residents. The noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

ADA COMPLIANCE
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal opportunity and access for all applicants. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

PRIVACY UNDERSTANDING
Employees may encounter both written and oral information of a private nature. The highest standards of discretion must be maintained. Resident information must only be shared with authorized individuals involved in their care. Employees complete annual compliance training and are expected to uphold the code of conduct in all duties.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of an eighth-grade education. Must be at least 16 years of age.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to speak effectively before groups and transfer information clearly to documentation forms. English reading, writing, and comprehension skills required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds. Ability to use basic units of measure including U.S. currency, volume, weight, and distance. Must be able to understand food intake percentages and convert ounces to cubic centimeters.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense to carry out written or oral instructions. Able to handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be state-approved and listed as active on the Ohio Nursing Assistant Registry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell. Frequent sitting, climbing, or balancing is required. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and bloodborne pathogens. Occasionally exposed to combative residents. The noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.