Nursing Assistant

COUNTY OF BUCKS

JOB TITLE:


Nursing Assistant


JOB CODE:


0641


DEPARTMENT:


Neshaminy Manor/Nursing


UNION:


03


FLSA STATUS:


Non-Exempt


GRADE:


3 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.

Position:


Nursing Assistant

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: (Check all that apply)


Balancing


X

Stooping


X

Pushing


X


Climbing


X


Crouching


X


Pulling


X


Crawling


X


Kneeling


X


Handling


X


Standing


X


Sitting


X


Talking


X


Turning


X


Reaching


X


Hearing


X


Seeing


X


Color Vision


X


Depth Perception


X


Mobility


X

Lifting: (Check one)


Carrying: (Check one)

Sedentary


(0-10 lbs)

Sedentary


(<10 lbs)

Light


(0-20 lbs)

Light


(0-10 lbs)

Medium


(0-50 lbs)

Medium


(0-25 lbs)

Heavy


(0- 100 lbs)

Heavy


(0- 50 lbs)


X


Very Heavy


(over 100 lbs)

X


Very Heavy


(over 50 lbs)

Aptitudes: (Check all that apply)


Form perception


X

Problem solving


X


Motor coordination


X


Working speed (ex.wpm)


X


Finger dexterity


X


Manual dexterity


X


Computer/VDT ability


X


General learning ability


X


Clerical perception


X

Environmental Conditions: (Check all that apply)


Extreme cold


X

Extreme heat


X


Temperature changes


X


Wet conditions


X


Humid conditions


X


Exposure to fumes

Exposure to blood and body fluids


X


Noise and vibration


X


Exposure to chemicals


X


Poor ventilation


X


Inclement weather conditions;

Inside/outside weather conditions


X

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.