Certified Nursing Assistant (Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation)

Job description

The starting rate of this union position is $24.42/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 always utilizes standard precautions 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 requires lifting trays ups 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, and t...