Essential Functions:

• Assists with activities of daily living, transfers, mobility, dressing, eating, and personal hygiene
• Administers and assists with treatments and procedures as defined by policy
• Documents all care provided
• Maintains open lines of communication
• Observe and report changes in condition and/or behaviors to charge nurse promptly
• Assists with scheduled activities
• Encourages resident’s independence in performance of all daily living activities as appropriate
• Understands special needs of the cognitively impaired resident and utilizes appropriate interventions and approaches
• Is flexible and adapts to changing situations
• Reports unsafe equipment and hazards to charge nurse promptly
• Participates in emergency drills and follows safety protocol
• Maintains a safe, orderly, clean, and pleasant environment
• Follows and support practices to keep residents safe and free from harm, actively participates in improving resident safety
• Practices appropriate infection control and safety awareness
• Completes annual education/competencies and in-services as assigned

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time or part-time position. Standards days and hours of work vary. This position requires the ability to work during nonstandard hours including evenings (depending on shift assigned), weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school Diploma or GED (required)
• 1-3 years of nurse aide experience with older adults in a long-term care or dementia facility (preferred)
Certification and Licensure Requirements:

• PA Nurse Aide Certification (required)
• BLS Certification (preferred)
• CPR Certification (preferred)