Responsible for performing simple specified nursing duties related to patient care, such as bathing, vital signs, non-sterile surgical dressings and patient observation.Assists in preparation of supplies and helps maintain cleanliness and order on the nursing unit. Entry level job requiring some formal training or related experience

• Adheres to written and oral instructions prepared by nurse.
• Performs all aspects of personal care and hygiene to patients according to policies and procedures.
• Utilizes proper and safe techniques for: ambulation, transfer, positioning, and ROM.
• Prepares meals and demonstrates safe feeding techniques.
• Provides housekeeping services to ensure a safe environment
• Demonstrates ability to guide family/caregiver regarding the personal care of the patient, inclusive of but not limited to ADLs and Universal Precautions.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and communicate needs of patient/family/caregiver to IDT.
• Demonstrates ability to document care and services provided as well as report observations and interventions to nurse, manager and/or IDT.
• Demonstrates ability to provide supportive care to the patient/family/caregiver.
• Demonstrates ability to use Hoyer Lift.
• Demonstrates ability to perform end of shift duties i.e., housekeeping, empty trash containers, laundry, shift report, I&O, and cleaning of equipment.

Education:

Experience:

Previous experience as a nurses aide in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or an agency providing Home Health care or Hospice or CNA or completed 40 hours training program, meeting state & federal regulations.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to read, write and carry out directions, and maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English