Westmoreland Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our family!

Thank you for reading about us today. Are you looking for “something new” in your career? Are you burned out? Do you feel you are part of a team? Are you ready to be a mentor for others? Or maybe you want to go back to school?

At Westmoreland Health and Rehabilitation, we listen to your needs. So often, your selfless and noble jobs are missed in the daily routine. We believe we must build around you, with a sense of belonging and compassionate care.

We pride ourselves by investing in you. We understand how important it is to be flexible and supportive. Come join our team where everyone cares about you, our residents, and a reputation for quality care.

It’s not just a paycheck. It’s our Promise.

Your Role in the Company

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned patients/residents with routine daily nursing care.

• Upon Admission, greet residents and help them get comfortable in their room.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and
• personnel as appropriate.
• Keep residents comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, get remote, etc.).
• Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Meet with your shift’s nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work.
• Assist residents with daily care including oral care, bathing, dressing, hair care, nail care, etc.
• Keep residents dry and comfortable.
• Make beds (occupied and unoccupied) and keep the room orderly.
• Position residents in correct and comfortable position.
• Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions.
• Assist residents in preparing for activities or outside appointments.
• Assist residents to transfer and walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
• Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulse, and respirations (TPRs), as instructed.
• Answer call lights promptly.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores).
• Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.
• Provide daily perineal care.
• Prepare residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, place bibs, take to/from dining room, etc.).
• Serve food trays. Assist with feeding as indicated (i.e., cutting foods, feeding, assist in dining room supervision, etc.).
• Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• Attend and participate in scheduled orientation programs and activities.
• Inform the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any changes in the resident’s condition.
• Ensure that your notes are timely and reflect the care needs of your patients.
• Ensure that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy. Knock before entering the resident’s room.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.

Qualifications

Possess a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant license in accordance with the laws of this state.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be comfortable with computers and technology.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

C ourage and Commitment to Exceed Expectations

O ptimistic about our Future

M otivate Yourself and Others

P atient Hearts Giving Passionate Care

A chieve Success with Integrity

S ervant Leadership, Valued Employees

S trength Through Perseverance

I nspired Excellence

O neness with Teamwork

N urture with Loving Kindness