Nursing Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: GENERATIONS OF MIDDLESBORO - MIDDLESBORO, KY 40965Job Shift: Day

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  High School Education.  Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.  On-the-job training. 

Experience:  Prefer some previous experience in health-care facilities. 

POSITION SUMMARY:
The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations, as well as established company policies and procedures.

Assists professional nursing staff by performing duties in caring for residents at facility; work under supervision of professional nurses; bathe, and dress residents; comb hair, clean teeth, and care for nails; make beds; execute residents assessment and care plans; provide for safety, comfort, and well-being of service recipient.

Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing related bedside resident-care service.  Understanding of standard techniques used in providing personal services for resident and in caring for equipment and supplies.  Good understanding of basis of asepsis and sterile techniques to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies.  Be aware of the assessment process, and the development and execution of care plans. 

Perform duties in accordance with established methods and techniques and in conformance with recognized standards.  Provide maximum resident-care services within limits defined by delegated tasks. 

Other:  Exhibit genuine interest in residents; Patience and tact in dealing with residents, families, and visitors; initiative and judgment in recognizing symptoms indicative of resident’s adverse reactions to treatments; willingness to perform a variety of simple repetitive tasks. 

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Make beds daily, changing linens per facility policy and as needed.
2. Take temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure as directed by the nurse.
3. Measure and record resident’s intake and output.
4. Assist residents in all activities of daily living.
5. Pass out food trays
6. Observe and document food, nourishment, and fluid intake of each resident.
7. Keep assigned resident bedside area clean at all times and personal belongings in orderly arrangement.
8. Assist with development and review of the resident care plans in conjunction with nursing and other disciplines.
9. Ensure resident privacy, respect, and dignity.
10. Assist in orientation of new nursing assistants.
11. Participate in in-service programs.
12. Exhibit and perform proper hand washing techniques.
13. Maintain proper infection control procedures when handling clothing and linens.
14. Detect, correct, and report to the charge nurse any unsafe conditions which may result in bodily injury or fire.
15. Receive oral reports and written assignments from charge nurse at beginning of each tour of duty.
16. Provide maximum resident-care services to assure well-being of resident to greatest degree.
17. Execute duties and responsibilities in conformance with established routine.
18. Assist with execution of resident assessment and plan of care.
19. Assure physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being of residents.
20. Assist in daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment of residents, such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair and nails, responding to calls, etc.
21. Detect and correct situations that have a probability of causing accidents or injuries to residents.
22. Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of residents.
23. Possess knowledge of procedures and techniques.
24. Understand standard techniques in personal service-care of residents.
25. Be aware of sterile procedures and avoid contamination.
26. Encourage and motivate residents to participate in recreational, occupational, and physical therapies and other rehabilitative measures to promote activity of mind and body. 
27. Foster self-respect and esteem by recognizing, accepting, and respecting those entrusted to his/her care.
28. Clean used equipment and return to proper place after using each, such as wash basins, gloves, , and any other equipment that may be used
29. Check residents frequently, and before going off duty, to be sure that they are clean and dry. 
30. Attention to laundry on assigned laundry day to see that all resident’s laundry is cleaned and returned to appropriate resident.
31. Perform safety checks as directed by facility. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Literate; adult in good physical and mental health.  Emotional maturity; integrity; poise; dignity.  Constant standing and walking during work periods.  Turning, stooping, bending, stretching, and lifting to assist residents, make beds, move equipment and perform other related tasks.  Finger and had dexterity to handle delicate instruments and other equipment.  Visual and hearing acuity to detect changes in resident’s condition.

WORKING CONDITIONS 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  There is a low risk of exposure to communicable diseases due to the high-risk population being served.  There is a low risk of exposure to disruptive and sometimes violent behaviors on the part of our residents.

SPECIAL DEMANDS:
Must have a genuine interest in working with mentally ill persons.  Must possess a willingness to conform to unusual situations. Ability to meet and deal with a variety of employees, residents, and relatives.  Sociability, courtesy and sympathy.  Memory for details.  Considerable initiative and judgment needed in promoting favorable public relations.

DISCLAIMER:
The above job description has been written to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not written to be inclusive of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

ACCEPTANCE STATEMENT:
I have carefully read, understand, and accept the job description, including the qualifications and requirements of the position of Nursing Assistant, and I certify that I can and will perform the essential functions of the position. 

I understand Universal Precautions Risk Classification categories may apply to this position, and I may be exposed to AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis B viruses.

I further understand this facility is of an “at will” nature, which means that I may resign at any time and may be discharged at any time with or without cause.

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