JOB SUMMARY:

• Under direction performs the more basic and routine tasks related to the care of residents in a long term care facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•  Assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding and ambulation.
• Records oral intake and urinary output; takes and records TPR, obtains specimens, and weighs residents. Reports TPR deviations from normal to nurse.
• Observes and reports changes in residents physical, mental, emotional, behavioral and social well-being
• Orients residents to environment and monitors activities.
• Keeps residents and general areas clean and orderly and prepares bedside units with equipment and supplies for new admissions. Makes beds with fresh linen on shower day and as needed.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards; promote adherence to Resident Bill of Rights.

BASIC COMPETENCIES:

EDUCATION:

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the job.

Graduation from high school or the equivalent.

Possession of a valid NJ Nurse Aide Certification as required by the NJDOHSS.

Completion of Module II, and ADL education of Module IV of C.N.A. Training course

UNION Position (County Facility)

$18.49/hour

Generous PTO

PERS Pension 

Meal and Uniform Allowance