Job Information
COUNTY OF BUCKS Nursing Assistant - Pool in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
COUNTY OF BUCKS
JOB TITLE:
Nursing Assistant - Pool
JOB CODE:
0641
DEPARTMENT:
Neshaminy Manor/Nursing
UNION:
00
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
GRADE:
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.
