Resident Aide - Fox Nursing Home

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The primary purpose of the Resident Aide position is to assist the Nursing staff in performing assigned tasks that do not require licensure or certification.

• Assist in resident transports throughout the facility and to and from medical appointments as assigned
• Assist in passing fluids and nourishment to residents after completing appropriate in-servicing under guidance of the LPN/Charge Nurse
• Assist the nursing staff in performing tasks as assigned such as bed-making for empty beds only, passing and retrieving meal trays, straightening linens, cleaning closets and bedside tables, answer call lights and resident’s alarms
• Attend facility offered feeding assistant course as scheduled (expected competency to assist feeding residents as assigned)
• All other non-technical duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Nurse Supervisor or Nurse Care Coordinator
• 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 resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulations Follow infection control and nursing standards for obtaining and recording vitals

Education/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Skills:

• Accountability
• Interacting with People
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Patience
• Responsibility
• Accuracy
• Adaptability
• Communication

Physical Requirements:

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
• Occasional balancing, crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, kneeling, lifting, pulling, seeing/monitor/computer use, stooping, fit testing
• Frequent grasping, hearing, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking

Hazards:

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions:

• Occasional noise and odors

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis