NURSE AIDE IN TRAINING - CLASS STARTS 9/11! (86906)
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, and assist with personal needs including grooming, toileting, and meal preparation. Answer call lights promptly to address resident requests while maintaining proper oral hygiene and cleaning equipment. Clean water pitchers, beds, wheelchairs, and soiled linens while adhering to safety guidelines and universal precautions. Knock before entering rooms, observe residents for unusual conditions, and report concerns immediately. Participate in emergency drills, assist in evacuations, and perform clerical functions as assigned. Maintain regular attendance and complete special duties as directed by facility leadership.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred
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