What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation) position at Berks County?
Job Description
The starting rate of this union position is $23.71 / 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 transporting residents. Uses the resident lift when indicated to transfer residents.
- Encourages residents to participate in physical, social, and recreational activities.
- Assists in the maintenance of belongings and immediate environment of residents.
- Takes vital signs and reports any changes to the Charge Nurse.
- Records all aspects of personal care including bathing, food intake, ambulation activities, elimination, and vital signs.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant / employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.
About Us
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :
The County of Berks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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About the Team
Mission Statement :
It is the mission of Berks County government and all County employees to administer and deliver services to the citizens of the County in the most effective, efficient and professional manner possible within the constraints of the financial resources available.
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