The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration have a nurse aide position available at Our Lady of Rickenbach, their health care facility in Clyde, Missouri.
The position is a certified or uncertified part-time position with a shift from 2 to 10 p.m. every other weekend.
For more information, please contact Human Resources Generalist Amber Otto at (660) 944-2221 ext. 173 or (660) 541-4146. Applications can be submitted onsite by appointment with OLR Nursing Supervisor Heather Hamilton at (660) 944-2203. Due to COVID restrictions, please call before picking up an application. The congregation is an EEOC.
JOB DESCRIPTION: NURSE AIDE, certified or uncertified
Responsible to: Nursing Supervisor, Sister Administrator, Charge Nurse
Job Summary: Care of the Sister residents’ physical, emotional and social needs. Helps patients by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs, and vital sign monitoring.
Essential Functions:
Physical care of Sisters, includes shower, oral care, hair care and toileting
Emotional care of Sisters, includes encouraging independence, showing them respect, taking time with them, frequent visits to check on them
Care of Sisters’ social needs, includes talk with them at mealtime, visit them, stroll outside or in hall, engage Sisters in conversations and activities
Assists or transports Sisters to any activities
Answer call lights
Practice good hand-washing techniques after each patient contact
Change bed linens and keep rooms neat and orderly; maintain a clean, neat and orderly work environment
Deliver meals and snacks to Sisters in a.m. and p.m.
Feed or assist Sisters to eat, giving them individual attention
Give range of motion exercises when indicated
Prepare Sisters for trips to doctor, bathing and dressing in clean clothing
Clean Sisters’ desk tops, bedside cabinets in Sister’s presence
Empty and clean commodes or bedpans after use
Rinse soiled c-pads and diapers as necessary
Stock resident rooms and supply area as needed
Report to Charge Nurse concerning each Sister
Responsible for Sisters’ personal laundry
Responsible for cleaning up food spills or accidents immediately
May be required to transport Sisters to physician
Other duties may be assigned by Administrator or Nursing Supervisor or Charge Nurse
Requirements:
Must be able to pass a drug test
Lift without restrictions 25-50 lbs., bending, stooping
Ability to work well with others and be able to multi-task
Dependability
Have good communication skills
Demonstrate compassion toward elderly
Be able to take instructions from others
Must be 18 years or older |
