Assist in direct resident care under the supervision of the Licensed Nurse and to assist in maintaining a positive and psychosocial environment for the residents.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant and in good standing with the State.
• TB skin test
• CPR and First Aid/BLS
• Must be able to read written direction, comprehend verbal instructions, and write at a level necessary to accomplish the job
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirements:
• Visual and auditory acuity within normal limits
• Fine hand coordination
• Frequent Standing
• Walking and transporting of residents
• Bending and kneeling
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Pushing and pulling wheelchairs and other equipment
• Lifting Residents (70-290 lbs) with assistance as indicated
• Move residents in bed(40 lbs), up in bed(60 lbs)
• Chair to standing(60 lbs)
• Ability to communicate with residents and personnel
• Read and write
• Remain calm under stress
Essential Functions:
• Assist resident with direct resident care.
• Perform or assist with AOL's, using care plans and flow sheets as a guide in the following. Bathing and personal hygiene Dressing and undressing Oral hygiene, .. Nail care, Shaving, Incontinent care, Toileting, Changing of bed linens, Positioning
• Prepare residents for meals and snacks/nourishments. Assist residents in eating where needed, and record food intake.
• Transfer residents to and from bed, chair and wheelchair.
• Perform assigned restorative procedures, Provide range of motion, Assist with standing and ambulation Be encouraging and direct resident in self care of bowel and bladder programs as indicated
• Transport residents as needed to activities of choice.
• Report changes in resident condition to charge nurse.
• Take vital signs as assigned.
• Monitor intake and output accurately
• Answer call lights promptly
• Greet resident's visitors and staff courteously. Respect dignity and confidentiality standards and promote resident rights.
• Follow facility fire safety and infection control practices.
• Promptly report any unsafe conditions or equipment.
Duties:
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Report all incidents and accidents.
• Coordinate personal care services with other departments and disciplines.
• Assist others with lifting as required.
Pay Rate: $22/hr
