Job Description

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel by performing routine functions of nursing care to residents. Gives prompt and efficient assistance to nursing personnel in performance of duties and care of residents under the supervisions of RN, LPN, or Nursing Supervisor, following established policies and procedure’s. Treats residents information and confidential. Cooperates with other personnel.

Education Requirements:

·         High School Graduate OR Equivalent

Experience Requirements:

·         A minimum of 1 year prior experience

License Requirements:

·         MUST possess New York State Certification as a Nurse’s Aide.

Functions

Essential Functions:

·         Assists in ambulation and transfers from and to bed, toilet, chair, stretcher.

·         Transport residents via wheelchair, stretcher or ambulation to other parts of the home when necessary.

·         Assists or feeds resident(s) as indicated

·         Offers and removes bedpans and/or urinals

·         Keeps incontinent resident clean and dry

·         Gives bed baths, tub baths, and provides skin care. Trims nails and assists with care of hair and oral hygiene. AM and PM care- washes and grooms residents.

·         Assists residents to dress and undress

·         May prepare residents to receive Holy Communion

·         Sorts, folds, and distributes personal clothing of residents

·         Serves water and nourishment.

·         Serves and collects trays

·         Answers lights or bells. Answers inquires by residents or visitors.

·         Takes part of bowel and bladder rehabilitation program of the resident

·         Collects specimens and measures intake and output and keeps records of same

·         Takes temperature, pulse, and respiration. May prepare ice packs or other resident care equipment when directed to do so by the Nurse in charge.

·         Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetites, and reports changes or unusual findings to the Charge Nurse responsible for reporting for reporting resident complaints to the Nurse or Supervisors.

·         Before going off duty, signs the aide book kept at the nurses station

·         Attends regularly scheduled in-service classes as required by HOME and NYSAOH regulations.

·         Take care of resident’s personal clothing.

·         Changes linens and makes beds. Replaces towels and wash cloths.

·         Cleans equipment (carbonized beds, stands, etc.) as directed by the nurse. Keeps the utility and service rooms in order.

·         Cleans the tub and shower after resident’s use. Oversees general neatness of the unit.

·         When necessitated by accident and if a porter is not present, mops the floor when an accident has occurred. Keeps the lounge neat clean, and in order.

·         Cares for the residents unit (flowers, dresser, closet, bedside stand)

·         Assists other employees where needed.

·         Responsible and cooperative with supervisors, fellow employees, residents, and families.

·         Maintains friendly working atmosphere

·         Maintains professional attitude and appearance

·         Provides assistance with resident care, where applicable.

·         Promotes organizations and departments image, philosophy, and policies.

·         Follows organization and departmental policies and procedures.

·         Follows assigned safety, security, and fire procedures.

·         Reports and accidents or dangerous situations immediately.

·         Maintains confidentiality of organizational and resident information.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned

Covid-19 Vaccination: Required 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.