Description
Essential Functions
- Assists CNAs in their day to day functions.
- Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
- Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
- Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding.
- Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.
- Assists residents with turning and positioning in bed.
- Documents services provided
- Assists residents with ambulation for short distance in facility.
- Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required.
Licenses/Certification:
- Within 120 days of employment, completes a state-approved nursing assistant training program & become certified.
NOTE: A Nursing Assistant enrolled in a nursing program may be compensated differently based upon the clinical education received.
Experience:
- Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
- Complete 16 hours of classroom education then complete skills checks for clinical areas for which job expectations include.