Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) / CNA in-training

The Nurse Aide cares for residents in a nursing home or other medical facility under the direction of the nursing and medical staff.

• Receive daily report and assignments from Charge Nurse.
• Utilize proper Infection Control practices (e.g., standard precautions, hand washing, correct glove use).
• Change sheets and make beds.

• Bathing, dressing and grooming:
  • Provide and document morning and evening care, tub, shower or bed bath.
  • Shaving, hair care and nail care.
  • Mouth care / denture care.
  • Provide and document preventative skin care.
• Assist with meals (to ensure adequate intake):
  • Distribute, prepare and collect meal trays.
  • Position resident properly.
  • Assist residents who are unable to feed themselves.
  • Monitor and document food and fluid intake.
  • Provide and document nourishment intake.
  • Provide routine care of feeding tubes.
  • Provide fresh ice water every shift and when needed.
• Assist with toilet needs:
  • Help transfer resident to and from toilet.
  • Provide incontinence care when needed.
  • Provide routine care of urine catheter / urostomy and document same.
  • Provide routine care of colostomy and document same
  • Maintain bowel and bladder training programs and essential documentation required of nurse aide.
  • Maintain bowel record.
• Assist with mobility:
  • Turn and reposition resident (maintain documentation).
  • Move and lift resident (bed, chair, stand).
  • Use mechanical lifts for transfers.
  • Assist with restorative ambulation programs and maintain documentation.
  • Provide assistance for ambulation or transportation to activities, therapy, hairdresser or other appointments.
• Other duties, tasks or requirements:
  • Obtain vital signs.
  • Obtain weight.
  • Answer call bells.
  • Provide post-mortem care.
  • Maintain a neat and clean resident environment.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Valid Nurse Aide Certification, or ability to obtain during on the job training
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service experience and/or skills.
• Flexibility

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to establish priorities.
• Demonstrates integrity and honesty.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgement.
• Strong time management skills.
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management.
• Knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures.

Salary : $20