Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing Aide

Under the supervision of the nurse in charge of the unit provides personal care to the residents. Provides routine nursing care in accordance with community policy and procedures. Assists the nurse in the more complex nursing care of the resident as requested. Helps to maintain a pleasant, orderly physical environment.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must maintain valid certification under the Nursing Aide Program in the state of South Carolina.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
• Willing to attend on-going education programs.
• Commitment to the delivery of quality care to the residents. Caring attitude.
• Good general physical and emotional health.
• Ability to perform nursing care, observe changes in resident's condition and communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning resident information.
• Ability to accept guidance to understand and improve performance in resident care.
• Genuine interest in geriatrics.
• Kind, tactful, patient with residents, families and co-workers.
• Must have initiative and be capable of taking an assignment and completing the multiple tasks involved without constant close supervision.
• Must be mature and have the ability and desire to give good care to the residents who may, at times, be inappropriate, unthankful, unkind or combative.
• Must be able to take directions.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, turning, moving and transporting residents.