Nursing Assistant

Responsibilities

• Communication
  • Verbal
    • Communicates pertinent information regarding resident care throughout the tour of duty and at change of shift to the responsible nurse
    • Consistently communicates in a manner that demonstrates a positive and cooperative attitude
  • Non-Verbal
    • Utilizes appropriate and professional body language
    • Demonstrates receptivity though active listening
  • Written
    • Records all nursing procedures and basic care on appropriate forms
  • Resident Care Process
    • Assessment
      • Makes appropriate decisions regarding notifying the nurse responsible for the resident
    • Planning
      • Plans organization of assignment in order to complete assignment in a timely fashion
    • Implementation
      • Executes procedures consistent with interdisciplinary care plan, Petersen Health Care Procedure Manuals and that are within the scope of the role of the N.A.
        • Carries out basic hygiene measures including but not limited to the following: grooming, shaving, applying make-up, oral hygiene/dental care, cuts/cleans nails, fingers and toes, foot care, skin care, bathing/showering and cleaning incontinent
        • Turns and positions residents to prevent pressure areas

• Assists with standing, lifting, transferring and ambulating residents

• Gives and removes bed pans, urinals and performs Foley care
• Measures temperature, radial pulse, respiration and blood pressure
• Distributes nourishments, feeds residents and records % of dietary int

• Assists with admission, transfer and discharges of residents
• Collects specimens – urine, feces and sputum

• Measures and records fluid intake and output
• Maintains appropriate supplies of gloves and other personal protective equipment
• Assists in dressing, buttoning, typing and snaps

• Assists in organizing residents drawers, closets and rooms
• Cleans residents jewelry as needed or upon request
• Verifies that all dentures, glasses and personal items are marked with proper resident’s name

• Cleans wheelchairs and Geri-chairs on a regular basis and as needed

• Passes ice water and assists residents with hydrations
• Answers call lights
• Assists the nurse or physician with minor treatments and procedures as assigned
• Provides post-mortem care

• Provides for the safety and security needs of the resident by:
  • Making frequent checks on residents and responding to the resident’s call for assistance in a timely and appropriate manner
  • Giving appropriate explanations

• Maintaining communication devices (nurse call light, TV and telephone and other such equipment)

• Utilizes techniques of infection control such as:
  • Frequent hand washing
  • Standard precautions and disease specific precautionary techniques
• Provides for the psychosocial needs of residents
• Listens to and hears resident and family anxieties and relays this information to the nurse

• Role Involvement
  • Performs responsibilities in a cooperative manner under the guidance and supervision of professional nursing personnel. Uses time constructively and organizes assignments for maximum
  • Maintains current knowledge in present Nursing Practice (in-servicing and continuing education) including the Mandatory Educational Activities as Fire Safety/Evacuation Procedures, Blood borne pathogens and proper body mechanics)
  • Demonstrates responsibility for own Standard of Practice
    • Reporting for work as scheduled and on time
    • Adhering to facility policy regarding absenteeism and sick time

• Avoiding work-related injuries through the application or proper practice techniques

• Assumes responsibility for personal appearance by adhering to the Petersen Health Care dress code
• Integrate cost effective measures nursing practices by:
  • Using supplies efficiently
  • Being willing to work in a team approach to accomplish goals
• Role Development
  • Demonstrates support of the philosophy of Petersen Health Care by adhering to policies, procedures and established Standards of Nursing Practices
• Change Process
  • Identifies areas appropriate for change in a manner that demonstrates a positive attitude
  • Facilitates change process in a manner that demonstrates a positive attitude
  • Adapts to change brought about by external and internal forces in a cooperative and mature way

• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Carry objects weighting up to 25 pounds
• Push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stooping and bending frequently throughout the day
• Reaching and grasping with arms and hands, including reaching above shoulder level
• Must be able to cope with stressful situations Supervised by the Staff Nurse and Director of Nursing

Required Skills

• Be of legal working age
• Be able to read and follow written directions
• Be able to communicate with residents and co-workers in English
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Work overtime is necessary
• General knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations as they pertain to long term care
• Completion of the Certified Nurse’s Aide course or be enrolled in a Competency Training Program leading to certification in less than 120 days from the date of employment