Job Summary:
Under indirect supervision, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties for residents in inpatient skilled nursing facility (SNF); is responsible and accountable for assigned tasks.

Essential Responsibilities:

Gives input to RN for development and revision of resident care plan.

Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in resident status and reports changes to RN/LPN.

Implements care plan; sets priorities of care with licensed staff.

Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers/ambulation.

Reports evaluation to RN/LPN if outcomes are not met, if resident responses are unexpected or unusual.

Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following Department/Unit/ CMS standards.

Utilizes Department and Unit forms per procedures.

Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person.

Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including resident, environment and employee issues.

Reports pertinent resident data at Shift Report; reports problems to licensed staff, charge nurse or supervisor.

Practices within Facility and Hospital standards/policies/procedures.

Locates and uses Facility and Hospital manuals, and other reference manuals/books when necessary.

Remains calm in emergency resident care/Unit situations; follows established protocols.

Assists as directed during Code BLUE

Basic Qualifications: Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

License, Certification, Registration

Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

Enrollment in on the job Nurse Aide training program
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service.
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.
Demonstrates knowledge skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.

Preferred Qualifications: