Med Aide (MA) - PT Days - 6a to 2p - Skilled Care
Company: Tabitha
Location: Grand Island
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Job Description:
OverviewTABITHAS PURPOSE: - We empower people to live joyfully,
age gratefully.ResponsibilitiesPOSITION SUMMARY:Each CNA and Med
Aide, regardless of title, enhances the living experience for
Tabithas Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, Seniors/clients)
by performing various care activities and related services as
described and in compliance with the comprehensive care
plan/service plan objectives. While doing so they will contribute
to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of
Seniors/clients through respectful, professional, competent and
personable interaction. This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabithas
LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabithas Core Values. By
doing so, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to the
dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal
comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients. In addition, the
TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing
collaboration with family members, coworkers, management,
volunteers and others in the organization.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Follows through on the comprehensive care plan/service plan as
developed for each individual Senior/client.
- Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including
but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting,
transferring/ambulation and continence. This includes the use of
strength, agility and stamina for completion of frequent/continuous
transferring of Seniors/clients from and to bed, wheelchair,
bathtub/shower, commode etc., often without assistance. Provides
therapeutic care as described in the care plan/service plan.
- Assists with Senior/client admissions, discharges, transfers
and orientation of new employees.
- Frequently changes bedding when bed is empty or when
Senior/client is in bed depending on the situation.
- Follows department protocol for submission of completed
documentation, with particular attention to accuracy and
timeliness.
- Prioritizes assignments to complete care for Seniors/clients in
allotted time making adjustments throughout shift to meet
frequently changing/overlapping
Senior/client/caregiver/coworker/manager needs, call lights, when
necessary. Utilizes strength, agility and stamina to carry out all
essential functions safely and effectively. Willingly takes on
additional duties during times of peak workload or Senior/client
requests.
- Uses strength, agility, stamina and prioritization skills to
respond promptly to frequent and often overlapping
Senior/client/caregiver/coworker/manager needs and requests,
responds to call lights promptly (does not apply to Home Care and
some other areas where call lights are not used), reports abnormal
findings or any complaints promptly to appropriate party.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy by insuring
that Protected Health Information (PHI) is safeguarded at all
times. In addition, maintains a high level of confidentiality
regarding any matter pertaining to any Tabitha Senior/clients.
-BENEFITS:
- Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision
- Life and disability benefits -
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves
- Free on-site TEAMember clinic -
- Wellness program -QualificationsCOMMUNICATION: Must be able to
speak, read, write, and understand the English language including
medical terminology related to the job. Sufficient fluency to be
able to understand and follow written or verbal instructions,
provide instruction to others, read and understand a care
plan/service plan, policies, procedures or other similar
documentation, interact successfully with
Senior/clients/caregivers, hold a conversation, conduct or
participate in meetings, compose professional e-mails or other
written communication, prepare legible, accurate and thorough
documentation as required by the job and interact with coworkers,
customers, vendors, volunteers, managers and family members
effectively. Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues.
Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and emotional
situations.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to gain access to the
work area and then safely perform the duties of the job while
utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but not
limited to the equipment described below. Physical stamina with the
ability to perform duties while moving about the work area for the
entire shift with few opportunities to sit down and with little or
no break between tasks. Strength and agility sufficient to
frequently and continuously lift, push, pull, reach, squat, kneel,
bend, carry, twist, pinch, grasp, climb stairs while performing
duties (such as bathing, toileting, transferring) and manipulating
various supplies and equipment. Frequent periods of intense
activity. Ability to safely perform unassisted transfers (from/to
bed/chair/toilet/commode/bathtub/shower) and otherwise provide care
to elders/clients who are weak, frail, obese, unable to assist due
to limited mobility, quadriplegia, paraplegia, tremors, paralysis
etc. Ability to remain calm and work effectively when others (such
as elders/clients, coworkers or family members) experience
emotional extremes, up to and including elders/clients who become
combative. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without
correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass
a 50 - pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior
to employment and at Tabithas discretion.AGE REQUIREMENT: -At least
age 16 for Tabitha Assisted Living Communities. At least age 18 for
all other Tabitha Living Communities. -EDUCATION: -High School
Diploma or equivalent preferred. -EXPERIENCE: -6 months experience
as an aide or caregiver preferred. If a Transportation Admissions
Driver/Aide additional experience preferred: experience driving
vans or delivery vehicle.CREDENTIALS: CNA Certification in good
standing as demonstrated by inclusion on the Nebraska State
Registry, preferred in Assisted Living Facilities.CNA Certification
in good standing as demonstrated by inclusion on the Nebraska State
Registry, required in all other Tabitha living communities.Must
meet Tabitha's vaccination requirements. - -EEO
Disability/Veteran
Keywords: Tabitha, Grand Island , Med Aide (MA) - PT Days - 6a to 2p - Skilled Care, Other , Grand Island, Nebraska
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