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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of supervisory nursing staff, provides daily care for residents to whom assigned. Assists in development of nursing care plans by participating in care conferences. The individual may be a trainee for no more than a maximum of 120 days from their date of hire. During classroom training time, the trainee is directly supervised by the Program Coordinator, Program Primary Instructor, and possibly additional trainers when utilized. During supervised clinical training time on resident unites, the trainee is directly supervised by the Program Coordinator, Program Primary Instructor, and possibly additional Nurse Aide Trainee Clinical Supervisors when utilized. Following completion of formal training, nurse aide trainees may be supervised by Nurse Managers, Charge Nurses, and Team Leaders on all 3 shifts during work time as they await results of NYS Competency Exam.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Resident's ADL's needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures within a safe and comfortable environment; including hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, skin care, etc. Documentation completed per protocol.

• Resident's environment and safety to be maintained as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures; including answering call lights and alarms promptly, provision of safety mats and low beds, restraint use under the direction of Nursing, maintaining cleanliness of unit, behavior and fall prevention, appropriate use of and monitoring for malfunctioning equipment, etc. Documentation completed per protocol.

• Resident's nutritional needs will be met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures; including meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, nourishments, etc. Resident's preferences and choices shall be honored. Documentation completed per protocol.

• Resident's rehabilitative (restorative and maintenance) needs are met as outlined in plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures; including range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment and use of assistive devices. Documentation completed per protocol

• Resident's rights, refusals, and concerns are reported to Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely fashion in accordance with policies and procedures. Changes in resident physical, emotional and psychosocial status are identified and reported to Charge Nurse promptly.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  EDUCATION:

  Minimum :

  Must be able to read and write English

  Preferred:

  High school degree, GED, and/or Human Services degree (or coursework).

  LICENSE:

  PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

  WORK EXPERIENCE:

  Preferred:

  Prior Nursing Assistant, Long Term Care experience, or PCA/HHA experience.

  SKILLS:

  Minimum:

  Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.

  Demonstrates ability to work under stress.

  Able to relate to residents, staff, and visitors.

  Must be currently enrolled in State approved Nurse Aide Training Program.

  Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing basic nursing care to residents.

  Understanding of standard techniques used in providing personal services for residents and in caring for equipment and supplies.

  Good understanding of basis of asepsis to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies.

  Salary Range: $17.00