Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
LB Homes utilizes nursing assistants at both LB Broen Home (skilled long term care) and LB Woodland Lodge (assisted living). This position is responsible for providing personal care and delegated nursing services designed to maintain the clients' physical and emotional well-being.
Shifts:
All Shifts
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Assist the client with personal cares as identified in the assignment sheet/client care plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed to do so by an RN; redirection of a confused client, and other care as assigned.
• Assisting the client in the use of the commode, urinal, toilet and with adult incontinence products as assigned.
• Assisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury.
• Assist in use of hearing aids, glasses and other adaptive devices for clients.
• Medication reminders, assistance or administration as delegated by RN.
• Prepare meals or snacks as directed, following special meal plans if instructed.
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed. Report changes or concerns to RN.
• Notify RN of any complaints or concerns raised by the client or the client's family or representative.
• Help each client to reach and maintain his/her highest level of performance and independence. Must promote clients' independence, not dependence by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Establish rapport with clients, lead client in activities as assigned and provide socialization and companionship to clients while performing assigned tasks.
• Assist with services or treatments as delegated by the RN according to the client's individualized care plan or with therapy tasks as assigned by a licensed health professional.
• Observe client and report to the LPN or RN changes in the client's physical and emotional condition, such as change in attitude, appearance loss of appetite, weight, etc.
• Assist co-workers with daily responsibilities when needed.
• Organize and prioritize assigned work during scheduled shift to complete assigned tasks.
• If working in the community, responsible for taking adequate supplies or equipment to the clients' home that are needed to complete the assigned tasks.
• Document services provided accurately and consistent with agency policies and complete all required paperwork in a timely and legible manner.
• Attend required in-service training- at least 8 hours for every 12 months of employment as well as staff meetings and other agency events.
• Follow agency procedures for universal precautions for infection control when performing assigned tasks.
• Maintain a clean environment for clients. Dust, vacuum, mop and other household chores as scheduled and assigned.
• Use validation techniques and/or appropriate diversion activities when dealing with clients with dementia.
• Follow agency policies regarding safety rules and requirements and report any issues or concerns about your safety or any injuries immediately to the LPN or RN.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Integrity - Always do what is right.
• Compassion - Open your heart and show you care.
• Dedication - LB Homes can count on you.
• Teamwork - Help each other make it happen.
• Customer Service - Know the need and meet it.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Graduate of a recognized nursing assistant program and in good standing with the Minnesota NA/registry; or successful completion of our agency's orientation and training program for unlicensed personnel and has been determined competent to provide services and follow our agency's procedures by our RN.
Experience:
Experience in working with older adults. Previous experience in a hospital, nursing home or home care agency preferred.
Computer Skills:
Basic skill preferred
Other Requirements:
Must receive a "not disqualified" criminal background result from Department of Human Services and may not be on the OIG exclusions list. Must be screened for TB.
Apply at: https://lbhomes.org/apply-now