Nursing Services Assistant

Job description

Area Residential Care (ARC) is now hiring for an organized, determined, and detail-orientated individual for our Nursing Services Assistant opening. Area Residential Care has been around for over 50 years providing services for adults with intellectual disabilities. The Nursing Services Assistant will play a role in providing the best care for our individuals and will ensure they are getting the best possible treatment at ARC.

Job Summary

The Nursing Services Assistant transports individuals to appointments in the community, serving as an ambassador for the agency, and interacts regularly with staff from other departments. The Nursing Services Assistant provides critical support to the staff nurses, enabling a high quality of care, and assistant with the day-to-day routine, paperwork, filing, and reports as needed. The Nursing Services Assistant must work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum

· Requires High School diploma/G.E.D. and six consecutive months of relevant work experience.

· Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or wiliness to successfully complete CMA class within three months of hire. Proven record of accomplishment of successful medication passes required.

· Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets agency authorized driver criteria.

· Transports individuals to medical appointments and supervises individuals at appointments.

· Knowledge of health-related aspects of care and training of persons with disabilities.

· Must be proficient in Word and Excel.

· Requires excellent written and verbal communication skill

Physical Demands of Position:

Physical requirements: ability to lift 20 lbs. and 50 lbs occasionally. Ability to bend and reach.

Office requirements: ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, frequent use of computer, May be required to use adaptive equipment for individuals served (wheelchairs, walkers, prosthetic equipment, etc.)

Pay range: $15.25-$16.18 Calculated based on education level and relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time The shift is from 7a/8a- 3:30/4:30p Mon-Fri. Working overtime is needed.

Hours/Days of Work and Working Conditions:

ARC is now offering a 4.00 wage differential on weekends for all hourly employees, Includes shifts from Friday night at 11:00 Pm to Monday at 7:00AM

A 1500.00 retention bonus and a 1000.00 referral bonus, where applicable.

Area Residential Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.'