Nursing Assistant

COUNTY OF BUCKS

• JOB TITLE:** Nursing Assistant
• JOB CODE:** 0641
• DEPARTMENT:** Neshaminy Manor/Nursing
• UNION:** 00
• FLSA STATUS:** Non-Exempt
• GRADE:** 00
• POSITION SUMMARY**:

Delivers or assists in the deliverance, and documents, the regular maintenance care to the residents on their assigned nursing units.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
• Establishment of a working relationship with the Charge Nurse and Unit Manager.
• Maintenance of the personal hygiene of the residents.
• Maintenance of a healthful nutritional status of residents.
• Maintenance of the integrity of the skin of the residents.
• Mobilization of the residents.
• Assistance to residents with bowel and bladder functions.
• Maintenance of a clean and orderly environment for the residents.
• Execution of specific skilled tasks under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Maintenance of a safe environment for the residents.
• Response to residents' needs for socialization.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified through the Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• One year long term care experience preferred.
• Mental ability to comprehend and execute assignments and physical stamina sufficient to mobilize patients.
• Personality characteristics compatible with elderly and/or disabled residents and other nursing personnel.