Nurse Aide Training Program, Per Diem

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The primary purpose of the Resident Aide-Nurse Aide Trainee is to successfully complete class room training as well as clinical studies in order to pass the NYS Nurse Aide Training test to become a Certified Nurse Aide.

• Support the philosophy and objectives of the Nursing Home and the Nursing Department in performance of care as a member of the team.
• Provides care to residents assigned solely under the supervision of the NATP Coordinator/Clinical Supervisor, who will oversee the NA Trainee skills and evaluate his/her performance.
• Assist in maintenance of care standards.
• Carry out assigned tasks in the admission of the resident to new environment and give care as directed.
• Contribute to resident teaching by performance of procedures as instructed and observe new procedures.
• Recognize and report to charge nurse signs and symptoms denoting change in resident’s condition.
• Acknowledge resident’s request and provide the requested service or relay the request to another more appropriate staff member.
• Discuss problems of performance concerning nursing care with charge nurse.
• Treat residents and co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Participate in In-service programs, resident care conferences and staff meetings as assigned.
• Assist in maintenance of environment conducive to providing quality care.
• Assist in observing effectiveness of care as assigned.
• Assist in maintenance of a system for communication for nursing information for each resident:
• Participate in nursing reports and daily conferences by reporting nursing care data to nurse in charge.
• Use Comprehensive Care Plan in carrying out assignment.
• Follow written assignments to provide continuity of care.
• Understand the functions of the other persons involved in care of resident.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Document on the Daily Care Assessment, the treatment sheet, weight and vital signs sheets, and report Intake and Output information to the LPN when applicable.
• Foster a cooperative effort among other staff members in all departments.
• Transport residents to other departments and on the nursing units as needs arise.
• Understand functions of other staff members.
• Respect individual for ability, knowledge and skills.
• Utilize opportunities to promote better understanding of working relationships when in contact with residents, families, visitors, Nursing personnel, Medical staff and other health disciplines.
• Support Personnel policies.
• Recommend changes to nurse in charge.
• Assume responsibility to keep self informed.
• Report any personnel problems to charge nurse.
• Support new Nursing Home programs and policies.
• Attend no less than 6 hours of compensated in-service education in every six (6) month period.
• May be required to work on other shifts and units, as needed.
• May be required to perform other related duties, as needed.
• Follow established Infection Control procedures.
• Attend all required in-services and follow all department and facility policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulations

Education/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year previous long term care experience

Skills:

• Accountability
• Communication
• Multi-Tasking
• Patience
• Responsibility
• Time Management

Physical Requirements:

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move object
• Occasional balancing, crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, seeing/monitor/computer use, fit testing
• Frequent grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, standing, talking, walking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)

Hazards:

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, chemical

Working Conditions:

• Occasional extreme temperatures, noise, odors

Travel:

• No travel