LOCATION
Minnesota Masonic Homes | 11501 Masonic Home Dr, Bloomington, MN 55437 | Phone: (952) 948 7000 Website: https://www.mnmasonichomes.org/
PARKING
Please park at the Dan Patch Parking Lot as indicated on the map here
CLINICAL DAYS
According to the confirmation from the booking schedule.
MEETING WITH EMPLOYEES AT MASONIC HOMES, BLOOMINGTON
When you arrive at the Masonic entrance, kindly mention that you are a nursing assistant student from ZANDU HEALTH INITIATIVE attending clinical. We will be meeting in Shelly Wiggins' room on D3. If needed, you can text [Clinical Instructor Steve Mandieka at 952-208-5590] to inform me of your location. Texting is preferred over calling due to variable signal strength in certain areas of the building, such as basements or sections with dense materials like concrete or metal. Regardless, once I receive your message, I will make sure to call you back.
If you’re unable to reach me, you may also call or text Survival at 612-524-9881 for directions. Alternatively, please call the Masonic Homes front desk at 952-948-7000 and ask to be directed to the student clinical meeting area.
CONFIDENTIALITY (HIPAA)
Minnesota Masonic Homes Confidentiality Policy: Cell phone use, including texting, making calls, or taking photos, is strictly prohibited while providing care to residents. This policy is strictly enforced during clinicals. Any violation will result in appropriate action in line with the School Code of Conduct.
DRESS CODE
- Eyewear or Face Shield (as needed);
- Athletic shoes (sneakers | no open shoes);
- Transfer belt will be available at the facility (you do not need to bring your own);
- Short finger nails 1/4-inch-long (no artificial nails);
- hoodies, fanny packs or sun glasses should NOT be worn when providing care to residents;
- Shoulder length hair must be secured back away from face.
- Navy blue uniform.
- Student ID/Name Badge must be visible to residents and staff at all times.
MEALS | LUNCH | DINNER
- Breaks are assigned by your instructor. Usually, a student takes a break at the same time with assigned nursing assistant. Please bring your own boxed lunch or snack. Refrigerator and microwave are available for use. Alternatively, you may buy food at the cafeteria.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Travel light: If you bring any purses/books/skills kit, bags or phone along, please bring a lock to lock your items.
PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE ASSIGNMENTS
Clinical instructor or nurse manager will assign you to shadow a staff member. You will observe followed by active participation in the care of residents. The required outcome at clinical is the student will progress to independence with resident care in the two or three clinical days. Often, you will work with the same group of residents or the same resident assistant all two or three days. However, the instructor may modify assignments each clinical day depending on staff availability and student needs.
PLEASE NOTE: You must complete all two days to successfully to pass your clinical experience. Plan to be on time to report to clinical. In addition, you may not leave early from the clinical site without instructor permission.
