Location: Utica,NY, USA
New Higher Rate ( Make Up to $19.71/hr )
We offer the Following:
Benefits:
Education Requirements:
High School Graduate OR Equivalent
Experience Requirements:
A minimum of 1 year prior experience
License Requirements:
MUST possess New York State Certification as a Nurses Aide.
Functions
Essential Functions:
Assists in ambulation and transfers from and to bed, toilet, chair, stretcher.
Transport residents via wheelchair, stretcher or ambulation to other parts of the home when necessary.
Assists or feeds resident(s) as indicated
Offers and removes bedpans and/or urinals
Keeps incontinent resident clean and dry
Gives bed baths, tub baths, and provides skin care. Trims nails and assists with care of hair and oral hygiene. AM and PM care- washes and grooms residents.
Assists residents to dress and undress
May prepare residents to receive Holy Communion
Sorts, folds, and distributes personal clothing of residents
Serves water and nourishment.
Serves and collects trays
Answers lights or bells. Answers inquires by residents or visitors.
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 going off duty, signs the aide book kept at the nurses station
Attends regularly scheduled in-service classes as required by HOME and NYSAOH regulations.
Take care of residents personal clothing.
Changes linens and makes beds. Replaces towels and wash cloths.
Cleans equipment (carbonized beds, stands, etc.) as directed by the nurse. Keeps the utility and service rooms in order.
Cleans the tub and shower after residents use. Oversees general neatness of the unit.
When necessitated by accident and if a porter is not present, mops the floor when an accident has occurred. Keeps the lounge neat clean, and in order.
Cares for the residents unit (flowers, dresser, closet, bedside stand)
Assists other employees where needed.
Responsible and cooperative with supervisors, fellow employees, residents, and families.
Maintains friendly working atmosphere
Maintains professional attitude and appearance
Provides assistance with resident care, where applicable.
Promotes organizations and departments image, philosophy, and policies.
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.
Performs other related duties as assigned
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.