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Licensed Nursing Assistant-2nd shift
Primary Purpose
To perform a wide variety of services to assist in the care of residents, their quarters, recreational and work activities. Assist residents to attain and maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing as determined by resident assessments and individual plan of care.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Examples of essential functions listed in this class specification are representative but not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of any one position in the classification. Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a qualified disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
1. Prepare residents for meals, distributes and collect food trays, feed and hydrate residents.
2. Perform personal care skills as indicated on individualized patient care plan per facility protocol and policies that meet the -standard of care that is established by Merrimack County Nursing Home and the NH Board of Nursing to promote residents quality of life.
3. Assist residents with ambulating and movement including range of motion, turning and positioning.
4. Provide needed assistance in getting residents to and participating in activities, family gatherings and other social events.
5. Assist residents to attain and maintain functional independence, allowing resident to make personal choices to accommodate their needs.
6. Provide privacy, emotional support and preserving resident's dignity, rights and confidentiality as indicated in Resident's Rights set forth by OBRA.
7. Promote the resident's right to be free from abuse, mistreatment and neglect. Report any instances of such inappropriate maltreatment to appropriate facility staff immediately.
8. Function in emergency situations, including abdominal thrusts, appropriateness of action or non-action, fire drills, and security of the environment.
9. Supervise residents during activities.
10. Answer call lights.
11. Report conditions of residents, accidents, and any other pertinent information.
12. Regular attendance is required.
Competencies
1. Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of nursing policy, practices, and procedures.
2. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with nursing staff, residents and their families, and the general public.
3. Requires the ability to perform repetitive or routine duties working from detailed instructions and under standard procedures. Requires the making of minor decisions.
4. Ability to retain confidential information pertaining to medical records.
5. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
6. Requires skill in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions or in operating machines for a variety of different purposes.
7. Requires understanding and using business or trades vocabulary or basic arithmetic to perform standard operating procedures.
8. Requires minimal responsibility for contributing to agency objectives by supporting or performing routine work activities within a small organizational unit.
9. Requires obtaining and exchanging information, referring inquiries to the appropriate source or responding to questions from County employees of member of the general public.
10. Requires a combination of job functions using minimal judgment to perform a variety of job tasks according to clearly prescribed standard practices and procedures.
11. Requires minimal choice in performing routine duties under immediate supervision and in following simple instructions according to standardized policies or procedures.
Required Education & Experience
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent, completion of 100 hour approved program for Nursing Assistants, and passing score on competency evaluation program approved by the NH Board of Nursing or any combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a current license in the State of New Hampshire as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
1. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs as mandated by OBRA.
2. Maintain clean and efficient work environment to prevent the spread of disease. Adhere to fire, safety and infection control regulation of the facility.
3. Maintain professional appearance following dress code as determined by facility policy.
4. Be flexible in assignment of various units based on residents’ needs.
5. Perform other similar or related duties as required or directed while working for the welfare and benefit of the residents of the Merrimack County Nursing Home.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No supervision of employees or functions.
TRAVEL: None
Physical Demands WORK ENVIROMENT: Requires performing regular job functions in an environment which includes exposure to continuous physical elements or a number of disagreeable working conditions with frequent exposure to minor injuries of health hazards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires medium work, including continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending or lifting as well as performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or coordination in operating machines or equipment.
Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneeling-Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching-Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching-Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing-Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking-Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing-Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting-Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from positionto-position.
Fingering-Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Grasping-Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling-Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Talking-Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing-Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
Repetitive Motion-Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Medium work-Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
Ability to endure periods of heavy workload or excessive stress.
Additional Details
EXPECTED WORK HOURS: First, Second, or Third Shifts rotating schedule to include weekends and holidays. May be assigned to various units as determined by appropriate authority.
Subject to call-back during emergency conditions as established by Policies and Procedures of Merrimack County Nursing Home.
EEO STATEMENT: The County of Merrimack provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, creed, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or national origin. In addition to federal law requirements, the County of Merrimack complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.Images
Additional Info
Expiration Date : 10/31/2024
Job Type : Full-Time, Part-time
Education Level : Not Applicable
Experience Level : Not Applicable
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Licensed Nursing Assistant-2nd shift
To perform a wide variety of services to assist in the care of residents, their quarters, recreational and work activities. Assist residents to attain and maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing as determined by resident assessments and individual plan of care.
Examples of essential functions listed in this class specification are representative but not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of any one position in the classification. Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a qualified disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
1. Prepare residents for meals, distributes and collect food trays, feed and hydrate residents.2. Perform personal care skills as indicated on individualized patient care plan per facility protocol and policies that meet the -standard of care that is established by Merrimack County Nursing Home and the NH Board of Nursing to promote residents quality of life.
3. Assist residents with ambulating and movement including range of motion, turning and positioning.
4. Provide needed assistance in getting residents to and participating in activities, family gatherings and other social events.
5. Assist residents to attain and maintain functional independence, allowing resident to make personal choices to accommodate their needs.
6. Provide privacy, emotional support and preserving resident's dignity, rights and confidentiality as indicated in Resident's Rights set forth by OBRA.
7. Promote the resident's right to be free from abuse, mistreatment and neglect. Report any instances of such inappropriate maltreatment to appropriate facility staff immediately.
8. Function in emergency situations, including abdominal thrusts, appropriateness of action or non-action, fire drills, and security of the environment.
9. Supervise residents during activities.
10. Answer call lights.
11. Report conditions of residents, accidents, and any other pertinent information.
12. Regular attendance is required.
1. Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of nursing policy, practices, and procedures.
2. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with nursing staff, residents and their families, and the general public.
3. Requires the ability to perform repetitive or routine duties working from detailed instructions and under standard procedures. Requires the making of minor decisions.
4. Ability to retain confidential information pertaining to medical records.
5. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
6. Requires skill in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions or in operating machines for a variety of different purposes.
7. Requires understanding and using business or trades vocabulary or basic arithmetic to perform standard operating procedures.
8. Requires minimal responsibility for contributing to agency objectives by supporting or performing routine work activities within a small organizational unit.
9. Requires obtaining and exchanging information, referring inquiries to the appropriate source or responding to questions from County employees of member of the general public.
10. Requires a combination of job functions using minimal judgment to perform a variety of job tasks according to clearly prescribed standard practices and procedures.
11. Requires minimal choice in performing routine duties under immediate supervision and in following simple instructions according to standardized policies or procedures.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent, completion of 100 hour approved program for Nursing Assistants, and passing score on competency evaluation program approved by the NH Board of Nursing or any combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a current license in the State of New Hampshire as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.1. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs as mandated by OBRA.
2. Maintain clean and efficient work environment to prevent the spread of disease. Adhere to fire, safety and infection control regulation of the facility.
3. Maintain professional appearance following dress code as determined by facility policy.
4. Be flexible in assignment of various units based on residents’ needs.
5. Perform other similar or related duties as required or directed while working for the welfare and benefit of the residents of the Merrimack County Nursing Home.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No supervision of employees or functions.
TRAVEL: None
WORK ENVIROMENT: Requires performing regular job functions in an environment which includes exposure to continuous physical elements or a number of disagreeable working conditions with frequent exposure to minor injuries of health hazards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires medium work, including continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending or lifting as well as performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or coordination in operating machines or equipment.Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneeling-Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching-Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching-Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing-Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking-Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing-Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting-Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from positionto-position.
Fingering-Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Grasping-Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling-Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Talking-Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing-Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
Repetitive Motion-Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Medium work-Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
Ability to endure periods of heavy workload or excessive stress.
EXPECTED WORK HOURS: First, Second, or Third Shifts rotating schedule to include weekends and holidays. May be assigned to various units as determined by appropriate authority.
Subject to call-back during emergency conditions as established by Policies and Procedures of Merrimack County Nursing Home.
EEO STATEMENT: The County of Merrimack provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, creed, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or national origin. In addition to federal law requirements, the County of Merrimack complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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Additional Info
Expiration Date : 10/31/2024
Job Type : Full-Time, Part-time
Education Level : Not Applicable
Experience Level : Not Applicable