NURSE AIDE IN TRAINING - CLASS STARTS 9/11! (86905)
On-sitePort Lavaca, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Provide assigned residents with non-clinical care and services under the direction of the Charge Nurse. Follow resident assignment schedules, walk ambulatory residents or push wheelchairs, and safely lift or move items up to 50 pounds. Perform personal care tasks including combing hair, nail care, oral hygiene, and grooming before and after meals. Answer call lights promptly to assist with non-direct requests such as retrieving items, refilling water, or providing snacks. Maintain cleanliness by cleaning water pitchers, wheelchairs, beds, and removing bodily excretions while adhering to safety guidelines and universal precautions. Assist residents with daily activities, bring them to building events, and ensure proper linen management. Report any unusual resident conditions or equipment issues immediately. Participate in emergency drills and maintain regular attendance.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with residents
- Ability to complete assignments while having constant interruptions
- At least 16 years of age
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance in accordance with facility attendance policies
- Ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
- Manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs
- Ability to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation
- Capability to withstand strong foul odors
- Ability to tolerate wearing necessary personal protective equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to comb hair, nail care (cannot use clippers) of any residents assigned
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