Unit assistant job description

THIS IS FOR A PAID CNA CLASS

Genesis HealthCare is a leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -- passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.

Change a life, including your own, by joining the Genesis nursing center team as a Nursing - Unit Assistant. You will work under the direction of a licensed nurse to provide non direct patient care to achieve positive patient outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. Through your job duties, you will develop relationships with your patients and their families built on trust and care. The satisfaction from helping patients feel comfortable and loved makes for rewarding work. Position Highlights *Report changes in patients' condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and/or supervisor. *Fill water pitchers to promote patient hydration. *Make unoccupied patient beds. *Assist with the dining program. *Ensure patients are ready for scheduled rehabilitation therapy and transports them to the gym. *Obtain clean linens and supplies from supply areas. Why Genesis? *We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion! *We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do. *We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis. *We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes. *We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self. *We Protect YOU! We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards.

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Qualifications: High school education or high school equivalency diploma is preferred At least 16 years of age Must be able to read, write and understand the English language. To protect the health and safety of our patients, residents, employees, family members, and the communities we serve, Genesis has implemented a universal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care partners and onsite vendors.

Position Type: Full Time


Pay Target:

Shift: Day and Evening | 4-Hour and 8-Hour Shifts

Status: Full Time, Part Time and Weekends Only

Department: Skilled Nursing

Everything we do at Wesley is guided by our Core Values which form the acronym " CARES ". These Core Values are C OMPASSION, A CCOUNTABILITY, R ESPECT, E XCELLENCE and S PIRIT. It's more than a job: it's caring that starts in the heart.

What will I do as a Unit Assistant for The Wesley Community?

• Provide support to CNA staff on nursing units.
• Ensure dining room is clean and has proper supplies for leisure activities and meal services.
• Ensure residents brought to the dining room have clean hands, faces, and clothing.
• Set up dining room based on seating arrangement.
• During meal services, round the unit to answer call lights, correct meals when a complaint is made, give refills to residents eating in their rooms.
• During rounding, change trash bags in resident rooms, change linen bags and trash bags in hallways.
• Ensure all residents in dining room have a drink and person-centered activity.
• Communicate personally with all residents in the dining room.
• Clerical duties including answering calls and taking messages on nursing units.

Unit Assistant Requirements :

• High School graduation or GED, preferred .
• Must be energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational.
• Must have confidence directing the dining experience.

The Wesley Community strives to have its employees be part of this culture of excellence, to enjoy their work and be rewarded for their superior efforts and performance.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Opportunities for professional growth & development.
• Caring and supportive teamwork atmosphere.
• Healthcare benefits for qualifying employees upon hire.
• A fun environment, including theme weeks, recognition events and opportunities for involvement.

About the Wesley Community:

For over 40 years, The Wesley Community has provided services and programs with a commitment to compassion, caring and excellence. Our distinctive continuum of care offers a unique balance of community living and care giving that ensures quality of life at every stage of life.

We are a mission driven, not-for-profit organization that puts people first. We are proud of our reputation for excellence, innovation, and a personal approach to care and services. We encourage and support our residents in their efforts to achieve their goals, and we treat them respectfully.

Learn more about working at the Wesley Community at our careers page : www.thewesleycommunity.org/careers/

Full Time, Monday - Friday Days + 1 weekend per month

Join our team of individuals committed to living out our Mission: To provide exceptional, compassionate care in an array of settings. Our Mission of Caring extends not only to the individuals we serve but also, to our employees. Saint Elizabeth Community is committed to Superior Staffing Ratios and requires no mandated shifts .

The Unit Assistant contributes to our Mission of Caring by supervising day-to-day nursing activities. Supervision and duties must be in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the director of nursing services to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

The Unit Assistant will:

• Receive and follow work schedule/instructions from your supervisor as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Answer phones on the neighborhoods, and direct calls where they need to go.
• Assist nursing and medical records with filing on the neighborhood.
• Prepare medical record for resident admission, discharge and transfers.
• Assist with making resident appointments.
• Assist nursing staff with booking transportation to medical appointments.
• Work with nursing staff and consultants. Such as making sure room is ready for consultant, appointments are scheduled, and assisting in getting these residents to the treatment rooms.
• Assist with establishing charts for new residents as well as depleting charts and giving to medical records along with general maintenance of the medical chart.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with inter-department personnel as well as other departments with the facility.
• Work with Admissions staff to make sure rooms are ready for new admissions.

Qualifications for the Unit Assistant position:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current and valid CMT certification

What does Saint Elizabeth Community offer employees?

Our holistic benefit options encompass your Health and Wellbeing, your individual and family needs, your professional growth and more by including:

• Competitive pay, including shift & weekend differentials
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance & Delta Dental Insurance offered for employees working 20+ hours/week
• 403B Employer Contribution Plan
• Tuition and Loan Reimbursement
• Career advancement & training opportunities to support individual employee goals
• Free CNA Training program
• Childcare Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Why choose Saint Elizabeth Community?

We are a non-profit community, providing quality care to older adults and people with physical disabilities. Trusted Care Since 1882, we have been committed to supporting our community with compassionate and innovative care! Saint Elizabeth Community includes 7 beautifully maintained Rhode Island locations offering apartments for Independent Seniors, Home Care Services, Adult Day Centers, affordable Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and more!

Apply today to contribute to, and personally experience , the Saint Elizabeth Community Mission of Caring.

EEOC

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.