Med Tech/NAC (Per Diem) - Crista Shores

This is a Per Diem position at Crista Shores in Silverdale, WA Compensation: $18 - $20 per hour, depending on experience Nursing Assistant Certification required.
COMPANY OVERVIEW CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry.
We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith.
We are a united yet diverse family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations.
By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples.
Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.
CRISTA is five distinct ministries, each with their own vision and mission.
And yet, they are all part of the CRISTA family.
Each ministry has answered the call to serve in their unique way, striving together toward one goal—to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ.
From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living.
Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve.
POSITION SUMMARY The Med Tech/NAC is responsible for providing routine care in accordance with CRISTA’s established policies and procedures.
Provide the highest degree of quality patient care to all residents.
Develop positive relationships with residents and help new residents transition through into their new home.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (General overview and may not include all details of responsibilities) DUTIES Provide prescribed meds to Residents as instructed by nurse delegation.
Verify the identity of a resident before administering treatment or serving food to ensure that appropriate care is provided to the correct resident.
Assist residents with dental and oral care.
Assist in preparing residents for meals (toileting, hand washing, taking to/from dining room, serving, placing clothing protectors and supervising in dining room).
Assist residents during meals with eating as assigned per care plan and assignment sheets.
Perform after meal care as required (cleaning residents’ hands, face, clothing, and teeth).
Serve extra nourishment in accordance with established care procedures.
Serve drinking water as required.
Dress residents neatly in their own clothing, assisting them as necessary.
Report all complaints and concerns to the nurse.
Immediately report any resident who is leaving the premises or who has left the premises to the nurse.
Report any resident abuse (harsh/abusive language, unnecessary roughness) or suspected abuse to nurse immediately.
Watch for and report any changes in room temperature, ventilation, or lighting.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.
Support residents in arranging their living space to the resident’s satisfaction to foster “home” environment.
Report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents regardless of how minor to the nurse immediately.
Check, report, and document bowel movements and character of stools as directed.
Chart required information on nursing order flow sheets (Food & fluid Intake studies, Intake and Output, Bladder/Bowel training program, Vital signs and Weight flow sheets as instructed).
Receive assignments and check residents’ schedule Perform all assigned duties in accordance with established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures, and safety rules and regulations Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean, and that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks and at shift’s end.
Report on and off duty as scheduled and in appropriate attire.
Keep floors dry and free of unnecessary equipment and supplies to prevent accidents.
Collaborate with residents to develop schedule of daily care based on resident preferences, history/lifestyle and integrate scheduling of daily care into resident care plan.
Determine approaches for residents to remain as independent as possible.
Incorporate residents’ recreation preferences/schedules into daily plan of care.
Review work procedures and operational problems in order to determine ways to improve service, performance, and/or safety.
Communicate concerns to RCC or DNS on Residents care.
Contacting DNS or Nurse on-call for emergencies.
Process paperwork needs when sending Resident to hospital.
Ensure logs are completed and accurate during shift.
Develop positive relationships with residents and families.
Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and residents.
Personal conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and supports our personal conduct policy Perform all duties consistent with the CRISTA Ministries Mission Statement ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS CHRIST CENTERED Profession that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
Lifestyle that is consistent with biblical principles.
Agreement and support of CRISTA’s Statement of faith.
Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
EDUCATION High school graduate, GED or equivalent.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION WA state NAC license in good standing.
CPR/First Aid card.
Nurse Delegation Core and Mental Health/Dementia Certification.
SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE Read, write, communicate in and interpret English at a functional level.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE Previous experience as a NAC in LTC or other related health care setting.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION Food handlers permit.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.
As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs.
CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.
Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.