Nursing Assistant Classes (Full-time 3pm-11pm & Full-time 7am-7pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday) Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation

Job description

The starting rate of this union position is $18.70/hour POSITION SUMMARY: The Nursing Assistant provides resident care under the direction of the Charge Nurse and assists the nursing team in maintaining the nursing and resident units. Nursing Assistants provide for the physical care and psychosocial needs of the residents. The Nursing Assistant treats residents with respect, maintains resident confidentiality, and utilizes standard precautions at all times while carrying out assigned duties. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions - Provides personal care such as baths, showers, oral hygiene, hair care, skin care, nail care, monitoring intake and output, toileting, etc. - Assists in serving and feeding residents, requiring lifting trays up to 10 pounds. - Assists with restorative nursing procedures: range of motion, transferring, positioning, etc. - Assists the resident to the bathroom as necessary. - Answers call lights promptly and provides or obtains the necessary care. - Observes and reports unusual symptoms, changes, accidents, injuries, and unusual behavior to the Charge Nurse. - Applies and releases ordered restraints in a safe manner. - Assists in moving, supporting,...