Medical assistant externship jobs in Monroe, LA - 173 jobs

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. Works under close supervision. Experience: Completion of MA program or 1-year clinical experience, no certification Education: High School or equivalent Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program Skills: Good customer service and communication skills. Licensure: BLS certification Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Patient Clinical Data is collected by obtaining vital signs, chief complaint, allergies and medication list at all times. Patient medical records, notes and physician orders are accurately maintained, reviewed and documented to ensure accurate tracking of patient care in accordance with documentation standards. Medication is prepared and administered according to physician/practitioner orders at all times. Assistance is provided with minor surgical procedures (sutures, I&D, Joint injections, mole removal, biopsy, laceration repair, PAP smear etc) as requested. Procedures for obtaining, handling and processing of specimens and cultures are followed at all times. Equipment such as EKG, Scales, Pule Oximeter, B/P Cuff, Nebulizer, Glucometer is effectively used as evidenced by lack of malfunction due to operator error. Assistance is provided in preparing patients for procedures such as mole removal, biopsy, laceration repair, PAP smear etc. Coordination of Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Patient referrals to other physicians (consults), educational facilities are completed within 2 days of notification. Referrals to educational facilities such as diabetic education are completed. Diagnostic testing as ordered by the physician/practitioner is effectively coordinated as evidenced by lack of complaints. Communicates with other healthcare providers regarding patient care within expected timeframes. Patients are notified of test results, changes in medication and other alteration in care as instructed by practitioner within 48hrs of test. Other healthcare providers are communicated with regarding patient care as evidenced by lack of complaints. Prescription medications are called into the pharmacy as ordered by physician/practitioner. Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Displays sensitivity, courtesy and respect when dealing with patients and co-workers. Team members are readily assisted as needed. Questions & concerns from patients and/or family members are answered/addressed in an appropriate manner as evidenced by lack of customer complaints. Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when. Other duties as assigned are completed.

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. Works under close supervision. Experience: Completion of MA program or 1-year clinical experience, no certification Education: High School or equivalent Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program Skills: Good customer service and communication skills. Licensure: BLS certification Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Patient Clinical Data is collected by obtaining vital signs, chief complaint, allergies and medication list at all times. Patient medical records, notes and physician orders are accurately maintained, reviewed and documented to ensure accurate tracking of patient care in accordance with documentation standards. Medication is prepared and administered according to physician/practitioner orders at all times. Assistance is provided with minor surgical procedures (sutures, I&D, Joint injections, mole removal, biopsy, laceration repair, PAP smear etc) as requested. Procedures for obtaining, handling and processing of specimens and cultures are followed at all times. Equipment such as EKG, Scales, Pule Oximeter, B/P Cuff, Nebulizer, Glucometer is effectively used as evidenced by lack of malfunction due to operator error. Assistance is provided in preparing patients for procedures such as mole removal, biopsy, laceration repair, PAP smear etc. Coordination of Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Patient referrals to other physicians (consults), educational facilities are completed within 2 days of notification. Referrals to educational facilities such as diabetic education are completed. Diagnostic testing as ordered by the physician/practitioner is effectively coordinated as evidenced by lack of complaints. Communicates with other healthcare providers regarding patient care within expected timeframes. Patients are notified of test results, changes in medication and other alteration in care as instructed by practitioner within 48hrs of test. Other healthcare providers are communicated with regarding patient care as evidenced by lack of complaints. Prescription medications are called into the pharmacy as ordered by physician/practitioner. Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Displays sensitivity, courtesy and respect when dealing with patients and co-workers. Team members are readily assisted as needed. Questions & concerns from patients and/or family members are answered/addressed in an appropriate manner as evidenced by lack of customer complaints. Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when. Other duties as assigned are completed.

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. Works under close supervision. Responsibilities * Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… * Patient Clinical Data is collected by obtaining vital signs, chief complaint, allergies and medication list at all times. * Patient medical records, notes and physician orders are accurately maintained, reviewed and documented to ensure accurate tracking of patient care in accordance with documentation standards. * Medication is prepared and administered according to physician/practitioner orders at all times. * Assistance is provided with minor surgical procedures (sutures, I&D, Joint injections, mole removal, biopsy, laceration repair, PAP smear etc) as requested. * Procedures for obtaining, handling and processing of specimens and cultures are followed at all times. * Equipment such as EKG, Scales, Pule Oximeter, B/P Cuff, Nebulizer, Glucometer is effectively used as evidenced by lack of malfunction due to operator error. * Assistance is provided in preparing patients for procedures such as mole removal, biopsy, laceration repair, PAP smear etc. * Coordination of Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… * Patient referrals to other physicians (consults), educational facilities are completed within 2 days of notification. * Referrals to educational facilities such as diabetic education are completed. * Diagnostic testing as ordered by the physician/practitioner is effectively coordinated as evidenced by lack of complaints. Communicates with other healthcare providers regarding patient care within expected timeframes. * Patients are notified of test results, changes in medication and other alteration in care as instructed by practitioner within 48hrs of test. * Other healthcare providers are communicated with regarding patient care as evidenced by lack of complaints. * Prescription medications are called into the pharmacy as ordered by physician/practitioner. * Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… * Displays sensitivity, courtesy and respect when dealing with patients and co-workers. * Team members are readily assisted as needed. * Questions & concerns from patients and/or family members are answered/addressed in an appropriate manner as evidenced by lack of customer complaints. * Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when. * Other duties as assigned are completed. Qualifications * Experience: Completion of MA program or 1-year clinical experience, no certification * Education: High School or equivalent Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program * Skills: Good customer service and communication skills. * Licensure: BLS certification

To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be between the ages of 18-34 The Navy relies on exceptional medical personnel to keep our servicemen and women healthy. As a Hospital Corpsman, youll get to try your hand at just about everything while making a huge difference for the Sailors you serve. RESPONSIBILITIES Hospital Corpsmen (HM) assist health care professionals in providing medical care to Navy personnel and their families. They may function as clinical or specialty technicians, medical administrative personnel and healthcare providers at medical treatment facilities. Specifically, Hospital Corpsmen may be called upon to: Perform emergency medical treatment on SEALs, Seabees, Marines and other military personnel injured in the field, as well as on Sailors aboard ships or aircraft Perform emergency dental treatment as well as construct dental crowns and bridges, process dental X-rays and operate X-ray equipment Serve as an operating room technician for general and specialized surgery Help administer a wide range of preventive care and medications, including immunizations and intravenous fluids Conduct physical examinations and assisting in the treatment of diseases and injuries Maintain patient treatment records, conduct research and perform clinical tests Assist Navy Physicians and Nurses in a variety of medical fields, including, but not limited to: radiology, physical therapy, phlebotomy, dental, surgery, family medicine, pathology, womens health and more PAY AND BENEFITS From the day you start, youll receive: Competitive salary Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment Free health insurance Free housing A retirement plan Paid training College credit EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition Professional credentials and certifications College credit hours toward a bachelors or associate degree through the American Council on Education QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS U.S. citizen or equivalent High school graduate or equivalent 17 years of age or older General qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving, whether youve served before or whether youve never served before. WORK ENVIRONMENT As a Hospital Corpsman, you have the most diverse range of work environments available in the Navy. Your job will likely take you all over the worldand far out of your comfort zone. As a Hospital Corpsman, you could be assigned to a Navy medical treatment facility, like an on-base hospital or clinic. You could also work on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean or a submarine in the depths of the sea. PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Hospital Corpsmen in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes. Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors. RequiredPreferredJob Industries Government & Military

Peach Tree Dental - Monroe, West Monroe, Ruston, Jonesboro Benefits offered for Full-Time Dental Assistants: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits Dependent Care & Healthcare Flexible Spending Account 401(k) With Employer Match (age 21 & older) Basic Life, AD&D & Supplemental Life Insurance Short-term & Long-term Disability Perks & Rewards for Full-Time Dental Assistants: Access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment Paid Time Off & Sick time 6 paid Holidays a year Company-provided CPR certification and renewals Mentorship from a dedicated Dental Assistant Support Team Dental Assistant Full Job Description: With our hearts, minds, and hands, we are building better smiles, relationships, and lives. Living this purpose over the last 25 years has allowed us to create a world-class dental organization that continues to grow. Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic environment? We are looking for people who love to smile and love helping others. Our team takes great pride in providing our patients a positive environment and experience. If you want to be part of a dental team that will challenge and develop you and encourage you to go above and beyond with others committed to doing the same, we would love to talk with you! Peach Tree Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to educate our patients to maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime, treat them like family, and keep them comfortable. The Dental Assistant supports the clinical care of patients. Other functions include managing supplies, listening to patient's needs and educating them on dental procedures, working efficiently to maintain doctors' schedules, and adhering to OSHA and safety policies and procedures. The Dental Assistant will also organize and maintain lab equipment, take digital X-rays and provide comprehensive post-op dental instruction to patients. The ideal Dental Assistant candidate should possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, superior dentistry and dental terminology knowledge, a friendly, outgoing demeanor, and excellent organizational skills. Schedule: Monday to Friday (7:30am - 5:00pm) Saturday Rotation (7:50am - 1:00pm) Pay: Starting from $14-$18 hourly, based on experience, qualifications, and desired location. PLEASE GO TO ********************************************** TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION AND ONLINE ASSESSMENTS

Complete Cardiovascular Center in Monroe is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team. Assists with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Obtains medical history and vital signs Administers medication/injections Rotate through both front and back office Front office duties include scheduling, checking in/out patients, insurance verification, collection of copays, answering phones, etc. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of the clinic. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE High school degree or equivalent required. 1 year of primary care office or urgent care setting preferred. Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Front office experience preferred but not required LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required

Job Description Complete Cardiovascular Center in Monroe is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team. Assists with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Obtains medical history and vital signs Administers medication/injections Rotate through both front and back office Front office duties include scheduling, checking in/out patients, insurance verification, collection of copays, answering phones, etc. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of the clinic. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE High school degree or equivalent required. 1 year of primary care office or urgent care setting preferred. Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Front office experience preferred but not required LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- SIGNING BONUS AVAILABLE Full-Time or Part-Time Advance Your Career in a Collaborative, Mission-Driven Mental Health Team Are you a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for mental health care? Join Senior PsychCare (SPC) - one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in Louisiana and surrounding states. You will work in a supportive, team-based environment with flexibility, clinical support from industry-recognized psychiatrists, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of nursing home and assisted living residents. About Us Senior PsychCare provides collaborative behavioral health services to residents in long-term care facilities. Our multidisciplinary teams include Board-Certified Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Licensed Psychologists, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers/Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. We focus on continuity of care-not triage-ensuring our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate services to achieve their best quality of life. What You'll Do Conduct cognitive and emotional assessments to set/manage treatment plans Manage psychotropic medication and gradual dose reductions Collaborate with nursing home staff and SPC's behavioral health team Participate in treatment team meetings (in-person and virtual) Deliver care both in-person and via telehealth when appropriate Maintain accurate, timely documentation in our EHR system What Sets SPC Apart Collaborative team of specialists in geriatric mental health Strong clinical infrastructure with administrative and tech support Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle Competitive compensation, paid training, and growth opportunities Benefits & Perks Guaranteed income during training/ramp-up Flexible hours - full-time and part-time options Paid time off + Paid holidays CEU support - up to $750/year + 3 paid CEU days Mileage reimbursement Full benefits package, including: - Medical, Dental, Vision - 401(k) with matching - Life and Disability Insurance Company-provided laptop + Internet support Administrative support for billing, credentialing, and authorizations MIPS and EHR training provided Qualifications Licensed PMHNP or PA in the state of Louisiana Psychiatric/mental health experience required Experience with geriatric populations strongly preferred Spanish bilingual is a plus Must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable traveling locally Adaptive, flexible, and committed to team-based care Ready to Join Us? Be part of a team that brings compassion, expertise, and peace of mind to those who need it most. Apply now by clicking “Apply” at the top of this page or contact: Recruiter: ************ ext. 1014 | ✉️ ********************

This position is to function as a member of the clinical team and completes assigned daily clinical operations to ensure smooth day to day operations in the SMG physician practice. The Medical Assistant must maintain a professional, positive manner when talking with patients (and all customers) in-person, over the phone or via email. RESPONSIBILITIES Works closely with providers to assist in delivering world class care to patients. Provides a high level of customer service to all new and existing patients of the practice. Rooms patient and prepares the patient for the provider visit. Takes vital signs as necessary. Responsible for accurate blood pressures, temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, weight, height, respiratory rates and entering accurately into EMR. Records patient history, chief complaint, pharmacy information, prescription list, etc into EMR for physical. Obtains required consents, completes required forms as needed for specific visit types. Performs in office testing and EKGs as needed. Required to perform controls on certain in-office tests. Assists provider with in-office medical procedures. Properly labels all specimens, adhering to SMG policy. Chaperones Providers as required. Administers vaccines and medications as ordered by provider, adhering to SMG policies. Responsible to follow TCM (Transitional Care Management), CCM (Chronic Care Management) and RPM (Remote Patient Monitoring) workflows if active in the practice. Stocks rooms and monitors expiration dates of exam room supplies. Monitors and logs medication/vaccine refrigerator temperatures. Assists with incoming calls as needed by answering, triaging, and routing telephone calls appropriately as needed. Follows scheduling rules and direct schedules patient visits in other SMG practices. Reviews schedules (clinical pre-visit review) to ensure the provider has what the patient visit is Example: results, consult notes, hospital notes etc. If not available, contacts facility or other practice to obtain them.] Schedules patient appointments and appropriate testing as ordered by provider upon check out from appointments or any other time as requested. Performs outreach to select patient groups as directed for patient care and quality and then schedules specialty appointments and testing as required. Responsible to inform manager of clinical supply needs or assists with ordering. Responsible to obtain prior authorizations and/or insurance referrals as per practice need. Works assigned clinical buckets timely. Must be able to work independently with little supervision. Adheres to SMG policies. Always uses discretion to ensure patient confidentiality. Performs other duties as requested. Skills Strong customer service excellence expected. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Experience with EMR strongly preferred. (Athena preferred but not required) Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent required. Education from approved medical assistant program or equivalent. One to three years as a medical assistant preferred. Please indicate whether you have ever been convicted of a crime, including any misdemeanors and/or DUI/DWI. (Criminal conviction(s) will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment).

Responsible for the delivery of patient care by applying skills and techniques common to the practice of medical assistants. The Medical Assistant functions under the supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Licensed Nurse and performs tasks related to patient care. Medical Assistant Certification is Required

General Description Performs resident care activities and related non-professional nursing services under the direction of the Supervisor to provide quality care of residents. 1. Provides individualized attention and nursing care in accordance with the resident's Care Plan, which includes communicating, assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, turning, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, and range of motion, as appropriate. 2. Observes and reports changes in resident conditions to the Supervisor. 3. Performs tasks assigned by the Supervisor, including vital signs, residents' weights, applying non-prescription creams/ointments, and collecting specimens.. 4. Escorts residents to the dining room, assists with feeding, and verifies meal consumption. 5. Passes supplements, snacks, and fluids to residents per protocol and schedule and verifies consumption. 6. Maintains a clean, neat, and organized work environment. 7. Protects the personal belongings of each resident, including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, memorabilia, etc. Promptly reports missing items to the Supervisor per protocol. 8. Answers resident call lights promptly and courteously. 9. Assists with orienting residents and their families to the nursing home upon admission. 10. Escorts residents to appointments, including beauty shop, activities, church services, and participates in activities and functions as directed. 11. Completes certified nursing assistant electronic records, documenting care provided and other information in accordance with Facility policy and procedures. 12. Participates in the training and orientation of new staff by demonstrating a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude. 13. Identifies and appropriately responds to potential and/or actual behavioral outbursts Other Duties Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs other work duties as assigned. Qualifications Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Must hold current Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of employment. Job InformationJob Location:Farmerville, LAIndustry:Healthcare / Medical / VeterinaryEEO Category:ProfessionalsJob Function:HealthCare ProviderJob Type:Full-time Workflow:Standard WorkflowApplication Form:Farmerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC Farmerville NRC LLC is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status View all jobs at this company

General Description Performs resident care activities and related non-professional nursing services under the direction of the Supervisor to provide quality care of residents. 1. Provides individualized attention and nursing care in accordance with the resident's Care Plan, which includes communicating, assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, turning, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, and range of motion, as appropriate. 2. Observes and reports changes in resident conditions to the Supervisor. 3. Performs tasks assigned by the Supervisor, including vital signs, residents' weights, applying non-prescription creams/ointments, and collecting specimens.. 4. Escorts residents to the dining room, assists with feeding, and verifies meal consumption. 5. Passes supplements, snacks, and fluids to residents per protocol and schedule and verifies consumption. 6. Maintains a clean, neat, and organized work environment. 7. Protects the personal belongings of each resident, including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, memorabilia, etc. Promptly reports missing items to the Supervisor per protocol. 8. Answers resident call lights promptly and courteously. 9. Assists with orienting residents and their families to the nursing home upon admission. 10. Escorts residents to appointments, including beauty shop, activities, church services, and participates in activities and functions as directed. 11. Completes certified nursing assistant electronic records, documenting care provided and other information in accordance with Facility policy and procedures. 12. Participates in the training and orientation of new staff by demonstrating a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude. 13. Identifies and appropriately responds to potential and/or actual behavioral outbursts Other Duties Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs other work duties as assigned. Qualifications Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Must hold current Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of employment. Job Information Job Location: Farmerville, LA Industry: Healthcare / Medical / Veterinary EEO Category: Professionals Job Function: HealthCare Provider Job Type: Full-time Workflow: Standard Workflow Application Form: Farmerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC

He/She is responsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility. He/She is knowledgeable of the information as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and follows the plan. He/She provides information to keep the care plan current with the resident's needs. He/She provides restorative care for each resident in the assigned group keeping the resident well-groomed, clean and assists to meet the psychosocial needs. He/She assists to keep the resident care areas clean, in good working order, and a home like atmosphere for the resident. He/She communicates with the Licensed Staff and other department heads of the resident's needs. He/She reports all relevant observations to the Licensed Staff assigned to the unit in a timely manner. He/She documents information timely and daily on the Nursing Flow Record and other records as indicated. He/she attends in-services and staff meetings as required. The Nursing Assistant is responsible to the Licensed Staff assigned to the specific unit. EDUCATION Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions. High school education or equivalent is preferred. Must be at least enrolled in a certification program before employment begins and completion of the certification process is preferred prior to employment. Certification process must be completed within state designated deadlines. If the program has not been successfully completed, the Nursing Assistant can only perform those tasks he/she has demonstrated proficiency in completing. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Has the ability to organize, plan and supervise care of a group of residents assuring quality is provided at all time for this group as well as other in the facility. 2. Maintains effective interpersonal relationships. 3. Is of good emotional, mental, and physical health having sound judgement and high standards. 4. Is willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility. 5. Is courteous in working with residents, families, and employees. 6. Maintains a neat, well-groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal appearance appropriate for resident care. 7. Has a desire to work with the geriatric residents and their current and prospective needs. 8. Must be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time and as scheduled. 9. Must be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident. 10. Must has the ability to provide the care as outlines on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignments for each resident in assigned group. 11. Must demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing Department and other departments. 12. Must have ability to provide related bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures. 13. Must display ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to standards of the facility providing personal care services, assisting residents, caring for equipment and supplies and developing good understanding of basis of aseptic and sterile techniques. 14. Must be able and willing to function appropriately in disaster or evacuation of the facility. 15. Must demonstrate ability to follow direction of supervising staff. 16. Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination. RESPONSIBILITIES It is to be understood that the Nursing Assistant works by general, consistent, pre-arranged “Primary” group assignments as the basis of the activity for the shift, but must be able to accept changes and adapt to added assignments as the need arises. Also, each Nursing Assistant must work with each other to assure safe practices for each resident and staff are followed. 1. Signs in on Unit Assignment Sheet. 2. Reviews any changes on Group Assignment Sheet. Receives report from Licensed staff assigned to the unit updating Group Assignment Sheet as indicated. 3. Checks residents and makes rounds on assigned group noting significant issues for intervention. Begin planning time to assure all resident's needs are met throughout the shift. 4. Assists residents as indicated to provide A.M., P.M. and daily care to assure residents are clean, dry, toileted, continent, well-groomed and cared for in the manner they deserve. Follows restorative plan as outlines on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan. Provides for privacy and dignity at all times. 5. Asssits residents to meals. Assists residents to toilet prior to meals. Assists resident to wash hands and face, brush teeth, put on the glasses, get to dining room and in good position prior to meal. 6. Provides assistance and restorative eating as indicated. For those residents who are the most debilitated, consider their weakness in planning time for the whole group of residents. 7. After meal, assists resident to wash hands and face, return to their room and toilet as needed. 8. Assists in dining areas as assigned. Offers assistance to residents as needed. Offers substitution for items not eaten well by any resident. Promotes atmosphere conductive to increased nutritional intake for each resident in the dining room. 9. For those residents unable to go to the dining room, assists in service, assisting and supervising meal service as assigned. 10. Assists in transporting used trays to the kitchen following appropriate infection control policies and procedures. 11. Assists residents to plan their time to enable them to be well cared for as well as attend their desired functions during the shift. (i.e. activities, visits, with each other and their families, outings, meals, quiet times, etc.) 12. Answers call lights timely assisting with care as indicated. Keeps call lights available for the residents. 13. Encourages and motivates residents to participate in recreational activity of body and mind. 14. Provides and keeps fresh water and fluids available for the residents at all times. Offers fluid at least every 2 hours or each time in the room when appropriate. 15. Timely serves and provides assistance with between meal nourishments as indicated. 16. Follows bath and whirlpool schedules as outlines for each resident. 17. Checks all residents frequently and at least every 2 hours assuring the resident is repositioned, turned, toileted, clean, safe, etc. Provides intervention as needed to provide a safe clean environment. 18. Checks each resident who is being physically restrained releasing the restraint and assisting the resident to toilet at least every 2 hours. 19. Checks all residents daily for condition of skin, reporting findings to Licensed Staff assigned to unit. 20. Assists licensed staff when needed to position residents in need of treatments. 21. Keeps hand rolls and positioning devices in place as needed and as indicated for each resident. 22. Assist residents to bed for naps or night sleep as needed. Provides a quiet, restful, and safe atmosphere when residents are resting. 23. Takes and records vital parameters as assigned. Assists with weekly and monthly weights as assigned. 24. Cleans and properly arranges all bedroom furniture to include keeping the resident's orderly, clean, and following infection control guidelines. 25. Assists the residents in keeping closets clean, clothing clean and in good repair, marked with their name, etc. 26. Assists residents to keep bathrooms clean, following infection control and privacy practices. 27. Changes residents bed clothing to assure the bedding is clean, not wrinkled, and promotes good hygiene and care practices. 28. Follows appropriate infection control practices in working with the residents and equipment. 29. Keeps accurate records of intake and outputs and procedures throughout the shift for those residents who require such. 30. Records information on the Nursing Care Records timely. 31. Keeps Licensed Staff informed of pertinent information timely. Writes pertinent information on the Group Assignment Sheet and Communication Books. 32. Provides information accurately and timely for information to be added to the residents Interdisciplinary Care Plan. 33. Cleans ancillary rooms and equipment as assigned. Assists other members of the staff to keep each area of the facility clean, orderly, safe, and homelike atmosphere for the residents. 34. Assists other staff members as needed throughout the shift. Cooperates with other personnel to be sure residents are of prime importance to all members of the staff. 35. Assists new staff members in orientation as needed throughout the shift. 36. Maintains safe environment at all times, wiping up spills, working with housekeeping staff when available picking up articles as noted, etc. 37. Gives report to Licensed Staff and turn in completed Group Assignment sheets prior to leaving the unit to go off duty. 38. Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Licensed Staff, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Use the percentages range as follows: 0% Never 1 - 33% Occasional 34 - 66% Frequent 67 - 100% Continuous Require full range of body motion including: 1. Standing/Walking: Continuously. Worker will be walking or standing almost consistently during each tour of duty 2. Bending/Stooping: Continuously. Worker will be bending and stooping to assist residents, co-workers, etc. Almost consistently during each tour of duty. 3. Lift/Handling: Continuously. Worker will be lifting residents as each resident needs, some residents needing to be totally lifted or limbs may be lifted. Worker will be lifting various equipment for resident's needs, etc. Worker would be expected to lift, with assistance, up to 300 pounds using equipment or other personnel to assist in the lifting. 4. Carrying: Continuously. Worker will be carrying linens, equipment, etc., almost consistently during each tour of duty. Range of weight: 1-50 pounds. 5. Push/Pull: Frequently. Worker will be pushing or pulling to transport residents about their rooms or facility assisting with Activities of Daily living changing bed linens, transporting linen barrels and other equipment. Range of weight: 1-50 pounds. 6. Balancing: Frequently. Worker will be balancing when assisting residents to transfer or transport, when changing bed linens, etc. 7. Twisting/Turning: Frequently. Worker will be twisting or turning when assisting residents to transfer or transport, assisting with Activities or Daily Living (A.D.Ls), using various equipment, etc. 8. Crouching/Stooping: Frequently. Worker will be crouching and stooping when assisting residents to do A.D.L.s, gather equipment, provide care for the residents, etc. 9. Kneeling: Occasionally. Worker will be kneeling when assisting residents to do A.D.L.s, etc. 10. Reaching: Worker will be reaching when assisting residents to do A.D.L.s, gathering equipment, providing care for the residents, etc. A. Greater than shoulder height: Occasionally B. Equal to shoulder height: Occasionally C. Less than shoulder height: Frequently 11. Handling/Manual Continuously. Both fine and gross motor skills are needed for all tasks throughout the working day. 12. Speaking/Hearing: Continuously. Must communicate with residents, co-workers, families, etc. continuously throughout tour of duty. JOB LOCATION Must work throughout the nursing areas of the facility, May require working irregular hours and may be exposed to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, medical preparations, toxic substances and occasionally ionizing radiation. View all jobs at this company

He/She is responsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility. He/She is knowledgeable of the information as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and follows the plan. He/She provides information to keep the care plan current with the resident's needs. He/She provides restorative care for each resident in the assigned group keeping the resident well-groomed, clean and assists to meet the psychosocial needs. He/She assists to keep the resident care areas clean, in good working order, and a home like atmosphere for the resident. He/She communicates with the Licensed Staff and other department heads of the resident's needs. He/She reports all relevant observations to the Licensed Staff assigned to the unit in a timely manner. He/She documents information timely and daily on the Nursing Flow Record and other records as indicated. He/she attends in-services and staff meetings as required. The Nursing Assistant is responsible to the Licensed Staff assigned to the specific unit. EDUCATION Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions. High school education or equivalent is preferred. Must be at least enrolled in a certification program before employment begins and completion of the certification process is preferred prior to employment. Certification process must be completed within state designated deadlines. If the program has not been successfully completed, the Nursing Assistant can only perform those tasks he/she has demonstrated proficiency in completing. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Has the ability to organize, plan and supervise care of a group of residents assuring quality is provided at all time for this group as well as other in the facility. 2. Maintains effective interpersonal relationships. 3. Is of good emotional, mental, and physical health having sound judgement and high standards. 4. Is willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility. 5. Is courteous in working with residents, families, and employees. 6. Maintains a neat, well-groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal appearance appropriate for resident care. 7. Has a desire to work with the geriatric residents and their current and prospective needs. 8. Must be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time and as scheduled. 9. Must be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident. 10. Must has the ability to provide the care as outlines on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignments for each resident in assigned group. 11. Must demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing Department and other departments. 12. Must have ability to provide related bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures. 13. Must display ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to standards of the facility providing personal care services, assisting residents, caring for equipment and supplies and developing good understanding of basis of aseptic and sterile techniques. 14. Must be able and willing to function appropriately in disaster or evacuation of the facility. 15. Must demonstrate ability to follow direction of supervising staff. 16. Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination. RESPONSIBILITIES It is to be understood that the Nursing Assistant works by general, consistent, pre-arranged “Primary” group assignments as the basis of the activity for the shift, but must be able to accept changes and adapt to added assignments as the need arises. Also, each Nursing Assistant must work with each other to assure safe practices for each resident and staff are followed. 1. Signs in on Unit Assignment Sheet. 2. Reviews any changes on Group Assignment Sheet. Receives report from Licensed staff assigned to the unit updating Group Assignment Sheet as indicated. 3. Checks residents and makes rounds on assigned group noting significant issues for intervention. Begin planning time to assure all resident's needs are met throughout the shift. 4. Assists residents as indicated to provide A.M., P.M. and daily care to assure residents are clean, dry, toileted, continent, well-groomed and cared for in the manner they deserve. Follows restorative plan as outlines on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan. Provides for privacy and dignity at all times. 5. Asssits residents to meals. Assists residents to toilet prior to meals. Assists resident to wash hands and face, brush teeth, put on the glasses, get to dining room and in good position prior to meal. 6. Provides assistance and restorative eating as indicated. For those residents who are the most debilitated, consider their weakness in planning time for the whole group of residents. 7. After meal, assists resident to wash hands and face, return to their room and toilet as needed. 8. Assists in dining areas as assigned. Offers assistance to residents as needed. Offers substitution for items not eaten well by any resident. Promotes atmosphere conductive to increased nutritional intake for each resident in the dining room. 9. For those residents unable to go to the dining room, assists in service, assisting and supervising meal service as assigned. 10. Assists in transporting used trays to the kitchen following appropriate infection control policies and procedures. 11. Assists residents to plan their time to enable them to be well cared for as well as attend their desired functions during the shift. (i.e. activities, visits, with each other and their families, outings, meals, quiet times, etc.) 12. Answers call lights timely assisting with care as indicated. Keeps call lights available for the residents. 13. Encourages and motivates residents to participate in recreational activity of body and mind. 14. Provides and keeps fresh water and fluids available for the residents at all times. Offers fluid at least every 2 hours or each time in the room when appropriate. 15. Timely serves and provides assistance with between meal nourishments as indicated. 16. Follows bath and whirlpool schedules as outlines for each resident. 17. Checks all residents frequently and at least every 2 hours assuring the resident is repositioned, turned, toileted, clean, safe, etc. Provides intervention as needed to provide a safe clean environment. 18. Checks each resident who is being physically restrained releasing the restraint and assisting the resident to toilet at least every 2 hours. 19. Checks all residents daily for condition of skin, reporting findings to Licensed Staff assigned to unit. 20. Assists licensed staff when needed to position residents in need of treatments. 21. Keeps hand rolls and positioning devices in place as needed and as indicated for each resident. 22. Assist residents to bed for naps or night sleep as needed. Provides a quiet, restful, and safe atmosphere when residents are resting. 23. Takes and records vital parameters as assigned. Assists with weekly and monthly weights as assigned. 24. Cleans and properly arranges all bedroom furniture to include keeping the resident's orderly, clean, and following infection control guidelines. 25. Assists the residents in keeping closets clean, clothing clean and in good repair, marked with their name, etc. 26. Assists residents to keep bathrooms clean, following infection control and privacy practices. 27. Changes residents bed clothing to assure the bedding is clean, not wrinkled, and promotes good hygiene and care practices. 28. Follows appropriate infection control practices in working with the residents and equipment. 29. Keeps accurate records of intake and outputs and procedures throughout the shift for those residents who require such. 30. Records information on the Nursing Care Records timely. 31. Keeps Licensed Staff informed of pertinent information timely. Writes pertinent information on the Group Assignment Sheet and Communication Books. 32. Provides information accurately and timely for information to be added to the residents Interdisciplinary Care Plan. 33. Cleans ancillary rooms and equipment as assigned. Assists other members of the staff to keep each area of the facility clean, orderly, safe, and homelike atmosphere for the residents. 34. Assists other staff members as needed throughout the shift. Cooperates with other personnel to be sure residents are of prime importance to all members of the staff. 35. Assists new staff members in orientation as needed throughout the shift. 36. Maintains safe environment at all times, wiping up spills, working with housekeeping staff when available picking up articles as noted, etc. 37. Gives report to Licensed Staff and turn in completed Group Assignment sheets prior to leaving the unit to go off duty. 38. Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Licensed Staff, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Use the percentages range as follows: 0% Never 1 - 33% Occasional 34 - 66% Frequent 67 - 100% Continuous Require full range of body motion including: 1. Standing/Walking: Continuously. Worker will be walking or standing almost consistently during each tour of duty 2. Bending/Stooping: Continuously. Worker will be bending and stooping to assist residents, co-workers, etc. Almost consistently during each tour of duty. 3. Lift/Handling: Continuously. Worker will be lifting residents as each resident needs, some residents needing to be totally lifted or limbs may be lifted. Worker will be lifting various equipment for resident's needs, etc. Worker would be expected to lift, with assistance, up to 300 pounds using equipment or other personnel to assist in the lifting. 4. Carrying: Continuously. Worker will be carrying linens, equipment, etc., almost consistently during each tour of duty. Range of weight: 1-50 pounds. 5. Push/Pull: Frequently. Worker will be pushing or pulling to transport residents about their rooms or facility assisting with Activities of Daily living changing bed linens, transporting linen barrels and other equipment. Range of weight: 1-50 pounds. 6. Balancing: Frequently. Worker will be balancing when assisting residents to transfer or transport, when changing bed linens, etc. 7. Twisting/Turning: Frequently. Worker will be twisting or turning when assisting residents to transfer or transport, assisting with Activities or Daily Living (A.D.Ls), using various equipment, etc. 8. Crouching/Stooping: Frequently. Worker will be crouching and stooping when assisting residents to do A.D.L.s, gather equipment, provide care for the residents, etc. 9. Kneeling: Occasionally. Worker will be kneeling when assisting residents to do A.D.L.s, etc. 10. Reaching: Worker will be reaching when assisting residents to do A.D.L.s, gathering equipment, providing care for the residents, etc. A. Greater than shoulder height: Occasionally B. Equal to shoulder height: Occasionally C. Less than shoulder height: Frequently 11. Handling/Manual Continuously. Both fine and gross motor skills are needed for all tasks throughout the working day. 12. Speaking/Hearing: Continuously. Must communicate with residents, co-workers, families, etc. continuously throughout tour of duty. JOB LOCATION Must work throughout the nursing areas of the facility, May require working irregular hours and may be exposed to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, medical preparations, toxic substances and occasionally ionizing radiation. View all jobs at this company

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) Reports to: CNA Shift Charge, CNA Supervisor, Director of Nursing (DON) or on-duty LPN, as assigned Classification: Non-exempt Reviewed: February 8, 2023 Position Summary The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position provides quality nursing care. This includes maintaining the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them. The CNA interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment to ensure the highest quality of living. Essential Job Duties This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands and mental competencies of this job require the employee maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. Provides individualized attention to resident's daily personal care needs, which may include grooming, bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, incontinence, and other needs in keeping with their care requirements. Assisting residents with lifts, moves and transports, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention. Positively encouraging, reminding and assisting Residents to attend Community activities. Responding to inquiries relating to requests from residents, visitors and other personnel promptly and courteously within given time frames and established policy. Adhering to assigned resident rotation daily to assist in needs and ensure cleanliness of the resident and resident rooms. This may include cleaning rooms and/or laundering. Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents, and provides support to the residents according to their care plan. Contributes to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors promoting a homelike environment. Fully understands all aspects of residents' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents' rights. Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials. Also providing care that maintains each resident's skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas. Performs various tasks assigned by the charge nurse, including checking vital signs, recognizing and reporting abnormal changes weighing residents, applying creams/ointments and collecting specimens. Nothing in this restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time; therefore, this job description is subject to change at any time. Qualifications: High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) is required. Certified Nursing Assistant Certification by, and in good standing with, the State of Louisiana required and have completed a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program (NATCEP). Completion of Nursing Assistant Competency Evaluation Program for Long Term Care Facility preferred. Must meet all healthcare requirements, including Tuberculosis skin test Certified in cardiac pulmonary resuscitation and adult first aid within ninety (90) days of hire. Must be in positive standing with all healthcare agencies, including the Direct Services Workers Registry. Assisted Living Facility experience preferred. Mental Demands: Work requires adherence to precise procedures and standards involving a high degree of accuracy in observing, recording and reporting data. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information accurately. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. This position is very active and requires frequent standing/walking, bending/stooping, lifting/handling, pushing/pulling and occasional carrying. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds and the frequency of treatments may vary from resident to resident. Occasionally, the feet and legs are used in the motion to release and lock brakes of wheelchairs and beds.

Seeking to take control and work when you want? We understand! We are seeking CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS LIKE YOU to join our team! Earn $20 - $30/hour as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - These pay rates are based on job type and location. FUSEMED Staffing offers it all, from per-diem to local and travel long-term assignments. Learn more about our endless opportunities: Per diem shifts (day-to-day shifts in your local radius) Per-diem shifts start at $20/hour with the opportunity to earn additional cash on last-minute and hard-to-fill shifts. Local long-term assignments (4-13 week guaranteed assignments within your local radius) Local long-term assignments have customized wage options based on your needs as well as the needs of the healthcare facility. Travel long-term assignments (8-13 week guaranteed assignments) With our travel long-term assignments, you can earn $1,200 - $1,700 / week. This weekly blended package range is a combination of hourly taxed rate and a weekly untaxed stipend to cover meals and housing. Package amounts will be based on facility type, specialty, location, and certification. We think you'll #LOVE us. Here's why: Great pay & flexible schedule | You get the best of both worlds! Earn top, competitive wages while hand-picking when and where you want to work. Does it get much better than that? Daily and/or weekly pay | Receive those hard-earned dollars quickly and easily via direct deposit. You're in control | Easily view and book into available shifts based on your personal preferences - all from your smartphone, tablet, or desktop! Think of FUSEMED like your new best friend. Here's what we need from you, our next #SPARK : An active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state you wish to work in. Plus, we can help you get certified in other states to broaden your opportunities! A minimum of 6 months of experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). FUSEMED respects your right to make an informed choice regarding the COVID-19 vaccine; however, due to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rule, we will need 1 of the 3 documentations on file: Your vaccine card proving you have received or are in the process of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. A request for medical exemption. We believe our staff is there not only to improve the lives of their patients but also to improve their own lives! Make tomorrow brighter by working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at FUSEMED. Company Description FUSEMED is woman owned and our CEO is a #DIFFERENT kind of CEO, who understands the importance of being valued. Here at FUSEMED we are one big family. We understand the importance as well as the daily risk our employees take being in the field. That is why we are #DIFFERENT from the rest. We truly understand the load our employees pull. We are here to help lighten the load and assist our employees in reaching their full potential. Each time a new FUSE member joins our team they are welcomed with open arms and they are placed on the highest stoop. Our staff knows they are our number choice, so let us be your #1 Choice. #BECOMETHEFUSE

He/She is responsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility. He/She is knowledgeable of the information as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and follows the plan. He/She provides information to keep the care plan current with the resident's needs. He/She provides restorative care for each resident in the assigned group keeping the resident well-groomed, clean and assists to meet the psychosocial needs. He/She assists to keep the resident care areas clean, in good working order, and a home like atmosphere for the resident. He/She communicates with the Licensed Staff and other department heads of the resident's needs. He/She reports all relevant observations to the Licensed Staff assigned to the unit in a timely manner. He/She documents information timely and daily on the Nursing Flow Record and other records as indicated. He/she attends in-services and staff meetings as required. The Nursing Assistant is responsible to the Licensed Staff assigned to the specific unit. EDUCATION Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions. High school education or equivalent is preferred. Must be at least enrolled in a certification program before employment begins and completion of the certification process is preferred prior to employment. Certification process must be completed within state designated deadlines. If the program has not been successfully completed, the Nursing Assistant can only perform those tasks he/she has demonstrated proficiency in completing. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Has the ability to organize, plan and supervise care of a group of residents assuring quality is provided at all time for this group as well as other in the facility. 2. Maintains effective interpersonal relationships. 3. Is of good emotional, mental, and physical health having sound judgement and high standards. 4. Is willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility. 5. Is courteous in working with residents, families, and employees. 6. Maintains a neat, well-groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal appearance appropriate for resident care. 7. Has a desire to work with the geriatric residents and their current and prospective needs. 8. Must be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time and as scheduled. 9. Must be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident. 10. Must has the ability to provide the care as outlines on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignments for each resident in assigned group. 11. Must demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing Department and other departments. 12. Must have ability to provide related bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures. 13. Must display ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to standards of the facility providing personal care services, assisting residents, caring for equipment and supplies and developing good understanding of basis of aseptic and sterile techniques. 14. Must be able and willing to function appropriately in disaster or evacuation of the facility. 15. Must demonstrate ability to follow direction of supervising staff. 16. Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination. RESPONSIBILITIES It is to be understood that the Nursing Assistant works by general, consistent, pre-arranged “Primary” group assignments as the basis of the activity for the shift, but must be able to accept changes and adapt to added assignments as the need arises. Also, each Nursing Assistant must work with each other to assure safe practices for each resident and staff are followed. 1. Signs in on Unit Assignment Sheet. 2. Reviews any changes on Group Assignment Sheet. Receives report from Licensed staff assigned to the unit updating Group Assignment Sheet as indicated. 3. Checks residents and makes rounds on assigned group noting significant issues for intervention. Begin planning time to assure all resident's needs are met throughout the shift. 4. Assists residents as indicated to provide A.M., P.M. and daily care to assure residents are clean, dry, toileted, continent, well-groomed and cared for in the manner they deserve. Follows restorative plan as outlines on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan. Provides for privacy and dignity at all times. 5. Asssits residents to meals. Assists residents to toilet prior to meals. Assists resident to wash hands and face, brush teeth, put on the glasses, get to dining room and in good position prior to meal. 6. Provides assistance and restorative eating as indicated. For those residents who are the most debilitated, consider their weakness in planning time for the whole group of residents. 7. After meal, assists resident to wash hands and face, return to their room and toilet as needed. 8. Assists in dining areas as assigned. Offers assistance to residents as needed. Offers substitution for items not eaten well by any resident. Promotes atmosphere conductive to increased nutritional intake for each resident in the dining room. 9. For those residents unable to go to the dining room, assists in service, assisting and supervising meal service as assigned. 10. Assists in transporting used trays to the kitchen following appropriate infection control policies and procedures. 11. Assists residents to plan their time to enable them to be well cared for as well as attend their desired functions during the shift. (i.e. activities, visits, with each other and their families, outings, meals, quiet times, etc.) 12. Answers call lights timely assisting with care as indicated. Keeps call lights available for the residents. 13. Encourages and motivates residents to participate in recreational activity of body and mind. 14. Provides and keeps fresh water and fluids available for the residents at all times. Offers fluid at least every 2 hours or each time in the room when appropriate. 15. Timely serves and provides assistance with between meal nourishments as indicated. 16. Follows bath and whirlpool schedules as outlines for each resident. 17. Checks all residents frequently and at least every 2 hours assuring the resident is repositioned, turned, toileted, clean, safe, etc. Provides intervention as needed to provide a safe clean environment. 18. Checks each resident who is being physically restrained releasing the restraint and assisting the resident to toilet at least every 2 hours. 19. Checks all residents daily for condition of skin, reporting findings to Licensed Staff assigned to unit. 20. Assists licensed staff when needed to position residents in need of treatments. 21. Keeps hand rolls and positioning devices in place as needed and as indicated for each resident. 22. Assist residents to bed for naps or night sleep as needed. Provides a quiet, restful, and safe atmosphere when residents are resting. 23. Takes and records vital parameters as assigned. Assists with weekly and monthly weights as assigned. 24. Cleans and properly arranges all bedroom furniture to include keeping the resident's orderly, clean, and following infection control guidelines. 25. Assists the residents in keeping closets clean, clothing clean and in good repair, marked with their name, etc. 26. Assists residents to keep bathrooms clean, following infection control and privacy practices. 27. Changes residents bed clothing to assure the bedding is clean, not wrinkled, and promotes good hygiene and care practices. 28. Follows appropriate infection control practices in working with the residents and equipment. 29. Keeps accurate records of intake and outputs and procedures throughout the shift for those residents who require such. 30. Records information on the Nursing Care Records timely. 31. Keeps Licensed Staff informed of pertinent information timely. Writes pertinent information on the Group Assignment Sheet and Communication Books. 32. Provides information accurately and timely for information to be added to the residents Interdisciplinary Care Plan. 33. Cleans ancillary rooms and equipment as assigned. Assists other members of the staff to keep each area of the facility clean, orderly, safe, and homelike atmosphere for the residents. 34. Assists other staff members as needed throughout the shift. Cooperates with other personnel to be sure residents are of prime importance to all members of the staff. 35. Assists new staff members in orientation as needed throughout the shift. 36. Maintains safe environment at all times, wiping up spills, working with housekeeping staff when available picking up articles as noted, etc. 37. Gives report to Licensed Staff and turn in completed Group Assignment sheets prior to leaving the unit to go off duty. 38. Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Licensed Staff, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Use the percentages range as follows: 0% Never 1 - 33% Occasional 34 - 66% Frequent 67 - 100% Continuous Require full range of body motion including: 1. Standing/Walking: Continuously. Worker will be walking or standing almost consistently during each tour of duty 2. Bending/Stooping: Continuously. Worker will be bending and stooping to assist residents, co-workers, etc. Almost consistently during each tour of duty. 3. Lift/Handling: Continuously. Worker will be lifting residents as each resident needs, some residents needing to be totally lifted or limbs may be lifted. Worker will be lifting various equipment for resident's needs, etc. Worker would be expected to lift, with assistance, up to 300 pounds using equipment or other personnel to assist in the lifting. 4. Carrying: Continuously. Worker will be carrying linens, equipment, etc., almost consistently during each tour of duty. Range of weight: 1-50 pounds. 5. Push/Pull: Frequently. Worker will be pushing or pulling to transport residents about their rooms or facility assisting with Activities of Daily living changing bed linens, transporting linen barrels and other equipment. Range of weight: 1-50 pounds. 6. Balancing: Frequently. Worker will be balancing when assisting residents to transfer or transport, when changing bed linens, etc. 7. Twisting/Turning: Frequently. Worker will be twisting or turning when assisting residents to transfer or transport, assisting with Activities or Daily Living (A.D.Ls), using various equipment, etc. 8. Crouching/Stooping: Frequently. Worker will be crouching and stooping when assisting residents to do A.D.L.s, gather equipment, provide care for the residents, etc. 9. Kneeling: Occasionally. Worker will be kneeling when assisting residents to do A.D.L.s, etc. 10. Reaching: Worker will be reaching when assisting residents to do A.D.L.s, gathering equipment, providing care for the residents, etc. A. Greater than shoulder height: Occasionally B. Equal to shoulder height: Occasionally C. Less than shoulder height: Frequently 11. Handling/Manual Continuously. Both fine and gross motor skills are needed for all tasks throughout the working day. 12. Speaking/Hearing: Continuously. Must communicate with residents, co-workers, families, etc. continuously throughout tour of duty. JOB LOCATION Must work throughout the nursing areas of the facility, May require working irregular hours and may be exposed to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, medical preparations, toxic substances and occasionally ionizing radiation. View all jobs at this company

Introduction: We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality care to our patients. The Certified Nursing Assistant will assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management, and provide ongoing support and monitoring to ensure that patients receive the best possible care. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities: Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene assistance Assist with medication management and administration, as directed by a healthcare professional Monitor patients' vital signs and report any changes to the appropriate staff member Communicate with patients and families to provide education and support Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry and cleaning Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant or Health Care Aid certification preferred Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant Compassionate and patient demeanor Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to follow care plans and adhere to medication schedules Ability to lift and assist patients with mobility, as needed Perks: Competitive salary Paid time off Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan (US only), Employer RRSP match (Canada only) Professional development opportunities Positive and supportive work environment Bernice NRC LLC is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status View all jobs at this company

He/She is responsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility. He/She is knowledgeable of the information as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and follows the plan. He/She provides information to keep the care plan current with the resident's needs. He/She provides restorative care for each resident in the assigned group keeping the resident well-groomed, clean and assists to meet the psychosocial needs. He/She assists to keep the resident care areas clean, in good working order, and a home like atmosphere for the resident. He/She communicates with the Licensed Staff and other department heads of the resident's needs. He/She reports all relevant observations to the Licensed Staff assigned to the unit in a timely manner. He/She documents information timely and daily on the Nursing Flow Record and other records as indicated. He/she attends in-services and staff meetings as required. The Nursing Assistant is responsible to the Licensed Staff assigned to the specific unit. EDUCATION Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions. High school education or equivalent is preferred. Must be at least enrolled in a certification program before employment begins and completion of the certification process is preferred prior to employment. Certification process must be completed within state designated deadlines. If the program has not been successfully completed, the Nursing Assistant can only perform those tasks he/she has demonstrated proficiency in completing. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Has the ability to organize, plan and supervise care of a group of residents assuring quality is provided at all time for this group as well as other in the facility. 2. Maintains effective interpersonal relationships. 3. Is of good emotional, mental, and physical health having sound judgement and high standards. 4. Is willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility. 5. Is courteous in working with residents, families, and employees. 6. Maintains a neat, well-groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal appearance appropriate for resident care. 7. Has a desire to work with the geriatric residents and their current and prospective needs. 8. Must be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time and as scheduled. 9. Must be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident. 10. Must has the ability to provide the care as outlines on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignments for each resident in assigned group. 11. Must demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing Department and other departments. 12. Must have ability to provide related bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures. 13. Must display ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to standards of the facility providing personal care services, assisting residents, caring for equipment and supplies and developing good understanding of basis of aseptic and sterile techniques. 14. Must be able and willing to function appropriately in disaster or evacuation of the facility. 15. Must demonstrate ability to follow direction of supervising staff. 16. Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination. RESPONSIBILITIES It is to be understood that the Nursing Assistant works by general, consistent, pre-arranged “Primary” group assignments as the basis of the activity for the shift, but must be able to accept changes and adapt to added assignments as the need arises. Also, each Nursing Assistant must work with each other to assure safe practices for each resident and staff are followed. 1. Signs in on Unit Assignment Sheet. 2. Reviews any changes on Group Assignment Sheet. Receives report from Licensed staff assigned to the unit updating Group Assignment Sheet as indicated. 3. Checks residents and makes rounds on assigned group noting significant issues for intervention. Begin planning time to assure all resident's needs are met throughout the shift. 4. Assists residents as indicated to provide A.M., P.M. and daily care to assure residents are clean, dry, toileted, continent, well-groomed and cared for in the manner they deserve. Follows restorative plan as outlines on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan. Provides for privacy and dignity at all times. 5. Asssits residents to meals. Assists residents to toilet prior to meals. Assists resident to wash hands and face, brush teeth, put on the glasses, get to dining room and in good position prior to meal. 6. Provides assistance and restorative eating as indicated. For those residents who are the most debilitated, consider their weakness in planning time for the whole group of residents. 7. After meal, assists resident to wash hands and face, return to their room and toilet as needed. 8. Assists in dining areas as assigned. Offers assistance to residents as needed. Offers substitution for items not eaten well by any resident. Promotes atmosphere conductive to increased nutritional intake for each resident in the dining room. 9. For those residents unable to go to the dining room, assists in service, assisting and supervising meal service as assigned. 10. Assists in transporting used trays to the kitchen following appropriate infection control policies and procedures. 11. Assists residents to plan their time to enable them to be well cared for as well as attend their desired functions during the shift. (i.e. activities, visits, with each other and their families, outings, meals, quiet times, etc.) 12. Answers call lights timely assisting with care as indicated. Keeps call lights available for the residents. 13. Encourages and motivates residents to participate in recreational activity of body and mind. 14. Provides and keeps fresh water and fluids available for the residents at all times. Offers fluid at least every 2 hours or each time in the room when appropriate. 15. Timely serves and provides assistance with between meal nourishments as indicated. 16. Follows bath and whirlpool schedules as outlines for each resident. 17. Checks all residents frequently and at least every 2 hours assuring the resident is repositioned, turned, toileted, clean, safe, etc. Provides intervention as needed to provide a safe clean environment. 18. Checks each resident who is being physically restrained releasing the restraint and assisting the resident to toilet at least every 2 hours. 19. Checks all residents daily for condition of skin, reporting findings to Licensed Staff assigned to unit. 20. Assists licensed staff when needed to position residents in need of treatments. 21. Keeps hand rolls and positioning devices in place as needed and as indicated for each resident. 22. Assist residents to bed for naps or night sleep as needed. Provides a quiet, restful, and safe atmosphere when residents are resting. 23. Takes and records vital parameters as assigned. Assists with weekly and monthly weights as assigned. 24. Cleans and properly arranges all bedroom furniture to include keeping the resident's orderly, clean, and following infection control guidelines. 25. Assists the residents in keeping closets clean, clothing clean and in good repair, marked with their name, etc. 26. Assists residents to keep bathrooms clean, following infection control and privacy practices. 27. Changes residents bed clothing to assure the bedding is clean, not wrinkled, and promotes good hygiene and care practices. 28. Follows appropriate infection control practices in working with the residents and equipment. 29. Keeps accurate records of intake and outputs and procedures throughout the shift for those residents who require such. 30. Records information on the Nursing Care Records timely. 31. Keeps Licensed Staff informed of pertinent information timely. Writes pertinent information on the Group Assignment Sheet and Communication Books. 32. Provides information accurately and timely for information to be added to the residents Interdisciplinary Care Plan. 33. Cleans ancillary rooms and equipment as assigned. Assists other members of the staff to keep each area of the facility clean, orderly, safe, and homelike atmosphere for the residents. 34. Assists other staff members as needed throughout the shift. Cooperates with other personnel to be sure residents are of prime importance to all members of the staff. 35. Assists new staff members in orientation as needed throughout the shift. 36. Maintains safe environment at all times, wiping up spills, working with housekeeping staff when available picking up articles as noted, etc. 37. Gives report to Licensed Staff and turn in completed Group Assignment sheets prior to leaving the unit to go off duty. 38. Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Licensed Staff, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Use the percentages range as follows: 0% Never 1 - 33% Occasional 34 - 66% Frequent 67 - 100% Continuous Require full range of body motion including: 1. Standing/Walking: Continuously. Worker will be walking or standing almost consistently during each tour of duty 2. Bending/Stooping: Continuously. Worker will be bending and stooping to assist residents, co-workers, etc. Almost consistently during each tour of duty. 3. Lift/Handling: Continuously. Worker will be lifting residents as each resident needs, some residents needing to be totally lifted or limbs may be lifted. Worker will be lifting various equipment for resident's needs, etc. Worker would be expected to lift, with assistance, up to 300 pounds using equipment or other personnel to assist in the lifting. 4. Carrying: Continuously. Worker will be carrying linens, equipment, etc., almost consistently during each tour of duty. Range of weight: 1-50 pounds. 5. Push/Pull: Frequently. Worker will be pushing or pulling to transport residents about their rooms or facility assisting with Activities of Daily living changing bed linens, transporting linen barrels and other equipment. Range of weight: 1-50 pounds. 6. Balancing: Frequently. Worker will be balancing when assisting residents to transfer or transport, when changing bed linens, etc. 7. Twisting/Turning: Frequently. Worker will be twisting or turning when assisting residents to transfer or transport, assisting with Activities or Daily Living (A.D.Ls), using various equipment, etc. 8. Crouching/Stooping: Frequently. Worker will be crouching and stooping when assisting residents to do A.D.L.s, gather equipment, provide care for the residents, etc. 9. Kneeling: Occasionally. Worker will be kneeling when assisting residents to do A.D.L.s, etc. 10. Reaching: Worker will be reaching when assisting residents to do A.D.L.s, gathering equipment, providing care for the residents, etc. A. Greater than shoulder height: Occasionally B. Equal to shoulder height: Occasionally C. Less than shoulder height: Frequently 11. Handling/Manual Continuously. Both fine and gross motor skills are needed for all tasks throughout the working day. 12. Speaking/Hearing: Continuously. Must communicate with residents, co-workers, families, etc. continuously throughout tour of duty. JOB LOCATION Must work throughout the nursing areas of the facility, May require working irregular hours and may be exposed to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, medical preparations, toxic substances and occasionally ionizing radiation. View all jobs at this company