Purpose of this position

The purpose of this position is to provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse.

Qualifications

• Must have current license.
• License must be free of any encumbrances.
• Must not have any disqualifying findings barring employment as stated by State or Federal regulations.

Delegation of authority

• Provide care to residents following facility policies and procedures.
• Report residents’ needs and concerns to a licensed nurse.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

• Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as documented in the residents’ care plans.
• Identify resident problems and concerns and report them immediately to a charge nurse or a licensed nurse.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, charge nurses, treatment nurses, restorative nurses, other nursing assistants, physicians, families, consultant personnel and ancillary service providers.