POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of your job position is to perform direct patient care activities in a skilled nursing facility environment and ensure the health and comfort of the patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Care for patients with special needs (e.g. Alzheimer’s Disease)
· Assist physicians and nursing staff with various procedures.
· Act as a liaison between nursing home and other medical facilities.
· Help patients with mobility, such as transferring from bed to wheelchair.
· Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
· Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.
· Monitor patients’ vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Assist with collecting patient’s history, condition and doctor’s orders.
· Document patient care and report any changes in condition to the nursing staff.
· Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
· Follow established protocols and procedures for patient care.
· Other tasks as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Education / Licensure
High school diploma or GED
Certification with accredited training course through the State of California
BLS and CPR certification
Qualifications / Experience
Experience at a skilled nursing facility
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion
Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension
Good collaboration and teamwork skills
Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities
Keen attention to detail
In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations
Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for a number of medical conditions
Comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly patients and those with special needs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40.00 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
