*Job Summary*

We are seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to join our healthcare team. The Nursing Assistant will work under the supervision of registered nurses to provide basic patient care and support.

Responsibilities/Activities:

 Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including:

- bathing - shaving - ambulation

- mouth care - dressing - exercise

- hair care - feeding - toileting

- nail care - positioning - medication reminding

- skin care - transferring - vital signs and Blood Pressure

 Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment.

 Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as

making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and

laundry.

 Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance, and

encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.

 Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans.

 Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in

accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor.

 Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which

is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan.

 Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings as specified in the care plan.

 Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching

information for them.

 Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.

 Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.

 Monitor supplies and resources.

 Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated.

 Follow the written care plan.

 Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

 Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor.

 Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes

and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor.

 Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.

 Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings.

 Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

 Make decisions and solve problems.

 Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers.

 Observe, receive, and obtain information from relevant sources.

 Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge

 Knowledge of personal care and home management skills.

 Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal care services, including

needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction.

 Knowledge of the English language.

 Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries including

emergency first aid and CPR.

 Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms.

Required Skills/Abilities

 The ability to competently assist clients with their activities of daily living.

 The ability to be aware of other people’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

 The ability to establish and maintain relationships.

 The ability to teach others.

 The ability to listen actively.

 The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.

 The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions.

 The ability to monitor and assess themselves, clients, and effectiveness of service.

 The ability to understand written and oral instructions.

 The ability to communicate information orally so others understand.

 The ability to communicate in writing so others understand.

 The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.

 The ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong.

 The ability to suggest several ideas on a subject.

 The ability to perform activities that use the whole body.

 The ability to handle and move objects and people.

 The ability to provide advice and consultation to others.

 The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.

 The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers.

Physical and Mental Demands:

 Good physical and mental health.

 Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and see.

 Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress.

 Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle.

Qualifications/Education

High School Diploma

Training/Experience:

 May require related experience.

 On the job training for new activities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Medical Specialty:

Home Health

Supplemental Pay:

Attendance bonus
Bonus opportunities
Retention bonus

Experience:

Caregiving: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Fayetteville, NC 28301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Fayetteville, NC 28301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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