Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Assisted Living, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), English Language, Environmental Monitoring, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Infection Control, Long-Term Care, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Quality Assurance, Safety/Work Safety
JOB SUMMARY:
- Under direction performs the more basic and routine tasks related to the care of residents in a long term care facility.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding and ambulation.
- Records oral intake and urinary output; takes and records TPR, obtains specimens, and weighs residents. Reports TPR deviations from normal to nurse.
- Observes and reports changes in residents physical, mental, emotional, behavioral and social well-being
- Orients residents to environment and monitors activities.
- Keeps residents and general areas clean and orderly and prepares bedside units with equipment and supplies for new admissions. Makes beds with fresh linen on shower day and as needed.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards; promote adherence to Resident Bill of Rights.
BASIC COMPETENCIES:
EDUCATION:
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the job.
Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
Possession of a valid NJ Nurse Aide Certification as required by the NJDOHSS.
Completion of Module II, and ADL education of Module IV of C.N.A. Training course
UNION Position (County Facility)
$18.49/hour
Generous PTO
PERS Pension
Meal and Uniform Allowance