Nursing Assistant
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Job Location:
Edmond, OK - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility
- Medical Dental Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
- Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Company provided life insurance
- Adoption benefit
- Disability (short and long term)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Optional life and dependent life insurance
- Optional voluntary benefits including accident critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance and legal plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Base pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the companys 401(k) program.
Veterans transitioning active duty military personnel and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.
Responsibilities
Provides care to residents as allowed by state specific regulations while promoting the residents highest level of functioning as directed by instructor/supervisor. Assists in maintaining the residents environment in a safe and neat manner. Promotes quality services within community standards State and Federal Regulations.
In accordance with current curriculum and training:
- Receives and communicates report to management on resident status at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed. Notifies the management of any changes in resident medical condition/status.
- Documents all pertinent information regarding care as assigned.
- Makes room checks and verifies resident location at least every 2 hours.
- Keeps residents rooms neat and clean.
- Maintains a working knowledge of Community policy & procedure pertinent to role.
- Participates actively in Interdisciplinary Team Process including completing assessments and documentation as assigned. Attends care plan meetings as assigned. Acts as resident advocate.
- Communicates effectively with the residents families visitors members of the health care team and other disciplines.
- Actively participates in Community Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program.
- Maintains education development to include attending ongoing education development to maintain compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current knowledge of resident care practices.
- Maintains resident confidentiality.
As allowed by state specific regulations:
- Provides personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care.
- Prepares residents for meals and assists to and from the dining areas. Assists with set up and feeding of meals.
- Performs clinical procedures according to community policy.
- Assists residents with toilet and incontinent care. Makes incontinent checks at least every 2 hours and provides incontinent care as needed.
- Performs vital signs B/Ps weights and other trained procedures as directed by management.
- Completes prevention and restorative care that includes but not limited to PROM AROM ambulation transferring bathing grooming and all other ADL care.
- Assists in turning positioning and repositioning of residents.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Must be enrolled in a current state approved Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program that is in partnership with the community. Six months experience in long term care is preferred.
Certifications Licenses and Other Special Requirements
Currently enrolled in state C. N. A. course.
Management/Decision Making
Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
Knowledge and Skills
Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Must have working knowledge of facility emergency procedures including fire and disaster drills. Ability to follow facility policies. Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb or balance
- Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Taste or smell
- Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
- Vision
- Requires interaction with co-workers residents or vendors
- Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Potential injury from transferring repositioning or lifting residents
- Exposure to latex
- Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Possible exposure to various drugs chemical infectious or biological hazards
- Subject to injury from falls burns odors or cuts from equipment
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Brookdale offers a wide range of excellent senior living and retirement communities and senior care options, including assisted living facilities, independent living, Alzheimer's & memory care, skilled nursing, and senior housing.
