Non-Certified Nursing Assistant

Avalon Health Care

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Payson, Utah

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The nursing assistant will provide direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and ensuring proper nutrition. They will also collaborate with the care team to address resident needs and maintain a compassionate, dignified environment.

Qualifications

This role requires individuals who are at least 18 years old and possess strong communication skills to effectively interact with residents and their families. While not immediately certified, candidates must obtain their Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification within 120 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Prior clinical experience or education is preferred, and the ability to perform physical tasks like ambulation and lifting is essential.

Job Description

Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home is now hiring dedicated NAs for full time, part time and PRN positions!

Starting Wage: $16.00 hour

shift differential available for NOC shift

Come join our amazing team and use your nursing skills to serve others in our fantastic facility. We offer great pay with career growth opportunities. Develop lasting relationships with our Veterans and the staff in our building. The valuable work we do makes a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

At Mervyn Sharp we currently have 108 residents, 9 different units including Memory Care and Rehab. Each resident has their own private bedroom and bathroom. Each of our residents have served in at least 1 war anywhere from WWII - Operation Enduring Freedom.

Some of our amazing benefits including:

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, dental, Vision, and 401K

Career advancement courses

Apply today for a fulfilling and worthwhile career with Avalon!

  Responsibilities:
  • Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
  • Ambulate residents.
  • Apply proper lifting and transferring techniques.
  • Provide proper positioning and use of postural supports.
  • Maintain residents’ positioning, as needed.
  • Weigh residents on schedule and record weights accurately.
  • Provide restorative and rehabilitative nursing.
  • Directly respond, within the scope of practice, to needs and concerns of residents and family members.
  • Work with the care giving team to identify and resolve resident and family issues.
  • Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs.
  • Treat residents with compassion and dignity.
  • Establish effective communication/interaction with residents and families.
  • Ensure residents are given correct diet.
  • Use proper feeding techniques while respecting personal dignity and meeting the residents’ needs for socialization.
Qualifications
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must obtain the Certified Nurse Assistant certification within 120 days of hire. Once certified, the title will change to Certified Nurse Assistant and employee must maintain a current certification in the state throughout employment.
  • Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
  • Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
  • Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers.
  • Must maintain regular attendance.
  • Must meet all local health regulations, pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
  • Recent clinical experience or education is preferred.

Avalon Health Care

"We embrace a reverence for life and a heart for healing"​ Our Foundational Belief is at the center of all we do. Our people care for those they serve with skill, dedication and compassion. Avalon Health Care is a premier provider of health care services in the West. Our high standard of care and value-driven business have changed the way people think about senior facilities and care. We have a passion for serving seniors and emphasize the unique individuality that every customer brings to our organization. Each part of care is customized, not only clinically, but also with compassion that acknowledges unique needs. Our people-based principles drive the demand for our services.
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