Location: Plattsburgh,NY, USA
New Rate Starting at ($18.50/hr ) salary adjustment based on years of experience
We offer the Following:
Benefits:
Schedule:
Education & Experience
High School Graduate OR Equivalent
A minimum of 1 year prior experience
License Requirements:
MUST have NYS Certification as a Nurses Aide.
Functions
Assists in ambulation and transfers from and to bed, toilet, chair, stretcher.
Assists or feeds resident(s) as indicated, serves water and nourishment.
Offers and removes bedpans and/or urinals
Keeps incontinent resident clean and dry, changes linens and makes beds. Replaces towels and wash cloths.
Gives bed baths, tub baths, and provides skin care. Provides care of hair and oral hygiene.
Assists residents to dress and undress
Takes part of bowel and bladder rehabilitation program of the resident
Collects specimens and measures intake and output and keeps records of same
Takes temperature, pulse, and respiration. May prepare ice packs or other resident care equipment when directed to do so by the Nurse in charge.
Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetites, and reports changes or unusual findings to the Charge Nurse responsible for reporting for reporting resident complaints to the Nurse or Supervisors.
Before getting off duty, signs the aide book kept at the nurses station
Attends regularly scheduled in-service classes as required by HOME and NYSAOH regulations.
Cleans equipment (carbonized beds, stands, etc.) as directed by the nurse. Keeps the utility and service rooms in order.
Maintains professional attitude and appearance
Provides assistance with resident care, where applicable.
Follows organization and departmental policies and procedures.
Follows assigned safety, security, and fire procedures.
Reports and accidents or dangerous situations immediately.
Maintains confidentiality of organizational and resident information.
Work Location: One location
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.