Located in the beautiful coastal community of New Bern, Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is one of the leading providers of short term rehabilitation and long term care in Eastern NC. Our 60 bed state of the art Skilled Nursing Facility and 12-bed Assisted Living wing have recently undergone renovation. We provide residents with a full range of long-term care and rehabilitation services, along with a variety of engaging social and recreational activities. We currently have a need for Full-time Shower Aide 7am to 3pm, Monday through Friday.

　　ALSO, A SIGN ON BONUS $5000 IF START AS A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE

　　Duties include:

　　Assist professional nursing staff by performing duties in caring for residents at facility; work under supervision of professional nurse; execute resident assessment and plans of care; provide for safety, comfort and well-being of resident.The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established facility policy and procedures.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

　　Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 poundsAbility to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patientsAbility to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigueAbility to stand for extended periodsAbility to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reachFine motor skillsVisual acuityThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.

　　The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms.

　　The employee is frequently required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, as well as being required to lift or move 100 or more pounds with assistance (physical or mechanical). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Physical Demand Ratings are an estimate of the overall strength requirements that are considered to be important for an average, successful work performance of a specific job. In order to classify the occupation of a worker with a physical demand rating, the most strenuous and frequently performed tasks are evaluated. The overall physical demand rating for a job of the CNA falls within the Medium classification according to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. However, due to the population in this facility, this position has been classified asHeavy(exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects*).

　　EXPOSURE RISK:Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

　　MAJOR WORK ACTIVITIES:

　　Receive oral reports and written assignments from supervising nurse at the beginning of each shift and as needed should changes occur.Provide maximum resident-care services to assure will-being of resident to greatest degree.Execute and document either electronically or written, performed duties/tasks related to the resident's care each shift in conformance with established routine.Execute duties in conformance with established routine and the resident's plan of care, not limited to the list below:Making a Bed, ccupied and unoccupiedBed Bath, Shower Bath, Tub BathShampooCare of Fingernails/Feet and ToenailsOral hygiene and denture careHair careAssistingResident to dress or undressShaving a ResidentComfort measures for rest and nightReality OrientationAmbulate and transfer residents utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics:a.Using a Lift Sheetb. Log Rollingc.Moving up in bedd. Turning towards and away from youe.Putting on and off a bedpanf.Assisting a resident to get upg.Transfer from bed to chair/wheelchair or from chair/wheelchair to bedh.Assisting a resident to walki.Proper use of mechanical liftsRoutinely turn and position residents in bed or chair:a.On back, on side, on stomachb.Sitting position on bed or in chairTake resident vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure) as directed by the nurse:a.Temperatures - Oral, Rectal, Axillary, Ear, Foreheadb.Taking a radical pulsec.Respirationsd.Blood PressurePass trays, feed and assist residents as needed with dining and provide:a.Adult Clothes Protectorb.Assisting a resident to feed himself and feeding techniques and supplemental feedingsc.Removing the food trayd.Record intakee.Provide fresh ice water each shiftElimination:a.Bowel/Bladder Trainingb.Assisting with a bedpanc.Routine Urine Collectiond.Enemae.Record Output and record BMOther:a.Assist in daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment of residents, responding to call lights and resident needs, etc.b.Admission/Discharge of the Residentc.Weighing and measuring height of a ResidentAssist with execution of resident plan of care.Work to provide physical comfort, safety and mental well-being of residents within scope of practice.Detect, correct, and report situation that have a probability of causing accidents or injuries to residents.Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of residents to the supervising nurse.Possess knowledge and can actively demonstrate competent completion of skills identified within scope of practice.Possess knowledge and can actively demonstrate Standard Precautions and Isolation techniques for infection control purposes.Encourage and assist residents, as needed, to participate in recreational, occupational, and physical therapies and other rehabilitative measures to promote activity of mind and body.Clean use equipment and return to proper place after using, such as washbasins, bed pans, urinals, etc.Check residents frequently, and before going off duty, to be sure that they are clean and dry.DEMONSTRATION OF FACILITY VALUES:

　　Work practices exhibit ethics and integrity.

　　Keeps promises and commitments and takes responsibility of his/her actions/decisions.

　　Recognizes the contributions of others and gives credit to others for achievements.

　　Consistently seeks to follow established facility policies and procedures/practices.

　　Strives to go beyond standard facility expectations to achieve superior customer satisfaction.

　　Takes ownership of problems and seeks assistance when needed.

　　Willing to assist patients, visitors, and co-workers as needed in a helpful, positive w