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.

Education & Experience

High School Graduate OR Equivalent

A minimum of 1 year prior experience

License Requirements:

MUST have NYS Certification as a Nurses Aide.CNA-New Rate Starting at $18.25/hr Up To $19.25/hr "salary adjustment based on years of experience" w/Diff Eve & Nights $19.90/hr

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