Summary of Duties:

Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty

Assists residents with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment

Explains procedures to residents before administering

Keeps residents dry (changes gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled)

Changes bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents

Makes beds (occupied and unoccupied)

Handles linens according to infection control guidelines

Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions

Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs

Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., in keeping with specific resident safety needs

Assists residents in ambulation with or without self-help devices as instructed

Performs restorative procedures as instructed

Accurately measures and records heights and weights

Accurately measures and records temperatures, pulses, respirations and blood pressures (TPRs and B/P) as instructed

Empties urinary drainage bags and records amount in record as indicated; reports any irregularities to nurse

Ensures call lights are within reach of residents and answers call lights promptly

Ensures that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently

Ensures that residents’ personal care needs are being met in accordance with residents’ wishes

Reports all changes in residents’ condition to supervisor as soon as practical 

Completes appropriate charge and inventory slips and monitors supply inventory daily to see what is needed; cleans instruments and equipment and returns to proper area after use

Straightens dresser tops and stands

Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms and linen closets; cleans bedpans, urinals and commodes; washes basins and emesis basins; sanitizes bath tub after each resident’s use; cleans floors if resident is incontinent; wipes spilled foods and liquids

Provides post-mortem care as instructed

Qualifications:

Successful completion of State Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program; Name must appear on State Registry as Nurse Aide in good standing; Ability to communicate with residents and nursing staff; Must have the ability to read and write.

Experience: Prior experience as Nurse Aide preferred but not required.

Physical Demands:

Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, moving, and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; Exerting considerable force frequently, and/or intermediate force constantly to move objects and residents. Reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing, visual near acuity, bending, stooping and walking. 

Disclaimer:

This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.