Nurse Aide 3p-11p Arbor Skilled Nursing

Purpose :

To provide resident care and activity needs under the supervision of the Department Manager and / or Nurse on duty. To provide care in a manner that promotes the best possible quality of life for the resident while residing at The Orchard.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Licensed CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Home Maker, or related experience
• Ability to read and write English
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials, state officials, and general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with elderly
• Must meet all state health requirements
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities under essential job functions

Essential Functions

Duties (this is not an all-inclusive list) :

Clock In / Out correctly

Receive report / Give Report

Serve Meals / Feed

Deliver Meal Trays / Pick Up Trays

Change Bed Linens

Assist Ambulatory residents w / toileting

Change Diapers

Bathe, Dress, Groom Residents

Assist w / Oral Hygiene

Brush Hair

Nail Care as directed

Respond to call lights

Report unusual behavior

Place soiled linen in appropriate containers

Remind / Escort Residents to Activities

Escort Residents to Meals

Keep resident rooms clean and uncluttered

Walk ambulatory residents

Insure residents have fresh water

Encourage fluid intake as directed

Document Bowel / Bladder activity

Document Intake

Insure residents are clean, dry, and comfortable before leaving

Sign / Date / Time all documentation

Follow Infection Control Procedures

Use good body mechanics

Partial Bath / Sponge Bath

Range of Motion Exercises

Bed Shampoo

Shaving / Oral Hygiene

Make Bed

Transfer Residents

Use gait belt

Measure Weight

Insure Resident Safety

Care post death

Dementia Care

Working Conditions

Physical / Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

OSHA Category Classification :

II : Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogen