Job Description

• To be considered for this position you must be currently licensed in AZ. Upload your certifications with your resume when applying.
• You MUST have a valid fingerprint card
• You must HAVE CPR & First aid card
• Valid ID or Drivers License in AZ

EVENING Shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under supervision of license nurse, provides routine nursing care to residents. Assists as needed with activity of daily living to insure that assigned residents are clean, comfortable, properly dressed and will groomed at all times. Assists assigned residents with meals and snacks. Treats residents with kindness and respect. Encourages residents to maintain independence and self-confidence by offering choices whenever possible. Understands and promotes “Residents Rights”.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Received report on assigned residents at the start of shift. At the end of work period gives updated report to charge nurse.
• Keeps call button within reach of resident
• Answers lights and requests promptly
• Supplies residents with fresh drinking water in clean pitchers
• Assists residents with shower shampoo, nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and grooming
• Transports assigned residents to and from activities
• Positions and turns bedfast residents every two hours
• Assists residents with ambulation
• Assists residents with toileting
• Assists with restorative nursing and rehabilitation programs
• Keeps residents rooms neat and attractive
• Restrains residents if directed by supervisor, observes, releases, exercises and records as directed.
• Documents the following:

1. Activities of daily living (ADL)
2. Weights and vital signed
3. Measures and records intake and output
4. Use of restraints
5. Bowel movements
6. Percentage of food eaten
7. Completes twelve in-service hours per year
8. Related duties as assigned by supervisor