Nursing Support Aide - Night Shift - Full Time, 64 Hours

Nursing Assistant, In-Training (NAT)

A "Nursing Assistant, In-Training (NAT)" provides supportive and functional care to residents with routine daily care in accordance with established community care procedures as directed by nursing leadership. Works as a member of and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team with a focus on maintaining the resident as the director of their care.

An NAT will perform only those tasks for which they have been trained during orientation, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants with the residents' personal care needs and support in a timely manner. Helps the resident keep their dignity by letting them do as much for themselves as possible.
• Observes the residents closely and identifies changing needs and conditions. Reports information to the nursing staff.
• Actively participates in the resident's care/service plan for the purpose of improving the life of the resident.
• Assists residents during mealtimes; Feeds residents that need full assistance when permissible by local nursing regulations.
• Creates and maintains meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Assists the residents with activities.
• Respects privacy, follows HIPPA requirements, only shares information on an as needed basis and always knocks on a resident's door before entering.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Established plan to enroll in a CNA certification program within 30 days of hire, and commitment to complete the program within 120 days of hire.
• Experience with direct patient/resident/client care preferred.
• A desire to be part of the "Person Centered Care" team.

Physical Activities and Demands:

The physical activities, demands and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to push/pull 45 lbs.

Working Environment:

A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat). Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.

Pay grade: 08, $15.00/hour to $23.30/hour. Eligible for shift differentials: Yes. $1.50/hour evenings; $1.00/hour nights; $1.00/hour weekends (States of IL & MO; May vary in other states)

All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.

Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.

Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.