GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs routine non-professional tasks in support of nursing service, in the Extended Care Facility of the County hospital, including tasks involving minor personal services for patients; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is non-technical work involving the routine care of patients and the performance of such indirect or non-nursing services for patients as are not required to be performed by a Licensed Practical or Registered Professional Nurse. Work is subject to general supervision, except activities concerned with actual care of patients, which are performed under direct supervisor by the registered nurse in charge of the patient.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Provides adequate skin preventive care;
- Assists in walking, feeding, bathing and toileting patients and caring for their personal needs per the Care Plan;
- Assists in lifting and turning heavy or helpless patients;
- Assembles information concerning the patient’s condition and enters reports on patient records;
- Labels and stores patients’ clothes and turns over valuables to person designated by hospital;
- Assists with care and maintenance of room furniture, fixtures and supplies to keep patients safe and comfortable;
- Passes nourishments;
- Uses mechanical lifts and equipment appropriately.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability to understand and carry out routine non-technical, oral and written directions relative to care of patients; physical strength and mental alertness; willingness to cooperate and to carefully follow a prescribed routine; discretion; tact and good judgment; ability to get along well with others and to secure cooperation of patients; interest in hospital work; neatness and good appearance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of current valid certification as a Nursing Assistant issued by the New York State Department of Health.