Come and join our compassionate ALL STAR team at Bethany Lutheran Health Services! We currently are hiring for multiple key players! Bethany Lutheran Health Services is rated BEST PLACE TO WORK! We are seeking future Bethany Rockstar's help 'care for those who have cared for us'.
Shifts Available: All Shifts
Position Overview:
The purpose of this position is to assist nursing staff members in providing quality care to our residents. This position reports to the charge nurse.
Qualifications:
- State of Iowa or any reciprocating state certification, in good standing with no record of abuse.
- Pass background check, physical examination, pre-employment drug screen, and be able to attend orientation.
Position Details:
- Take Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiration and Temperatures as directed..
- Report any changes of condition in residents immediately to supervisor on duty.
- Transport residents that are in wheelchairs to meals, activities, etc.
- Help with meal times (including delivering meals and assisting those who need assistance)
- Assist residents with activities of daily living while utilizing nursing principles to promote resident's the resident's independence.
- Participate in the Resident care planning process as assigned.
- Conduct Resident rounds as assigned.
- Reliable and punctual attendance is required.
- Partners with environmental team to assure clean and safe workplace.
- Participates in all safety and infection control programs.
- Visit with residents and assist them outside for fresh air when appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned or needed that do not include direct resident care that may include participating in PIP teams, QAPI program, safety committee or other various committees.
- Must ensure your annual training is completed in a timely manner to remain in Compliance with state regulations.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
- Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 lb. to a minimum of 3 ft.
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents in an emergency situation.
- Must be able to kneel, stoop or bend to assist residents.
- Must be able to grasp and reach.
Bethany Lutheran Health Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
Physical setting:
- Long term care
