The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration are hiring two certified or uncertified Nursing Aides for residents at their healthcare facility, Our Lady of Rickenbach, in Clyde, Missouri. Click here for information on how to apply.
Two shift times (one for each position): 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Responsible to:
Sister Administrator, Lead Charge Nurse
Job Summary:
Care for Sister residents’ physical, emotional and social needs. Helps Sisters by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs, monitoring vital signs. A nursing aide will be required to work every other weekend and alternating holidays.
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 for Sisters’ social needs includes talking with them at mealtime, visiting them stroll outside or in the hall with them, engaging Sisters in conversations and activities;
- Assist in transporting Sisters to any activities;
- Answer call lights;
- Practice good hygiene and 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 afternoon;
- Feed or assist Sister 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’ desktops, bedside tables and cabinets in their presence;
- Empty and clean commodes or bedpans after use;
- Rinse soiled c-pads and diapers as necessary;
- Stock Sisters’ rooms and supply area as needed;
- Report changed 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 in convent vehicle or in your own vehicle with
reimbursement and
- Other duties may be assigned by administrator or lead charge nurse.
Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver’s license;
- Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check;
- Lift 25 to 50 pounds without restrictions, bending and stooping;
- Ability to work well with others and be able to multi-task;
- Dependability;
- Have good communication shills;
- Demonstrate compassion toward Sister residents; and
- Be able to take instruction from others. |
