The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in Clyde, Missouri, have a job opening for a nursing assistant. We are looking for one part-time night shift every other weekend. Starting wage is $13/hour. For more information, please click here or contact Human Resource Manager Amber Otto at (660) 944-2221 ext. 173. The congregation is an EEOC.
***THIS IS A PART-TIME, EVERY OTHER WEEKEND POSITION; MORE HOURS COULD BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.***
Responsible to:
Nursing Supervisor, Sister Administrator, Charge Nurse
Job Summary:
Care of the Sister residents' physical, emotional and social needs. Helps patient by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs, and monitors vital signs.
Essential Functions:
- Physical care of Sisters including showers, oral care, hair care and toileting;
- Emotional care of Sisters including encouraging independence, showing them respect, taking time with them, frequent visits to check on them;
- Care of Sisters’ social needs including talk with them at meal time, visit them, stroll outside or in the hall, engage Sister in conversations and 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 the morning and evening;
- Feed or assist Sisters to eat, giving them individual attention;
- Give range of motion exercises when indicated;
- Prepare Sisters for trips to doctors, 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; and
- Other duties assigned by Administrator, Nursing Supervisor or Charge Nurse
Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a drug test and background screening;
- Lift without restrictions (25-50 pounds), bending, stooping;
- Ability to work well with others and be able to multitask;
- Dependability;
- Have good communication skills;
-Demonstrate compassion toward elderly;
-Be able to take instructions from others; and
-Must be able to work every other weekend. |
