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A. Responsibilities: Complies with all procedures as established by the Supervisor Does appropriate paperwork as instructed by the Charge Nurse • Shower or bath, shampoo and skin care • Oral hygiene – denture and mouth care • Foot care • Other care as deemed necessary B. Residents’ Welfare • Applies treatments per order of floor nurse • Assists with any physical or emotional therapy as indicated by appropriate therapist. i.e. walk resident at specified time intervals • Responsible for and assists with general personal care of residents. o Shower or bath, shampoo and skin care o Oral hygiene – denture and mouth care o Foot care o Whirlpool baths o Incontinency – empty, change diapers. o Other care as deemed necessary • Accommodates residents where and when necessary even if someone else’s assignment • Assists charge nurse when necessary • Assists in transporting residents to activities or appointments when necessary. C. Related Duties Assists residents and cook in dining room One aide on duty through meal Serve beverages Assists and/or make residents’ beds – clean resident quarters Change sheets weekly as needed Straightens clothes (drawers and closet) Checks for dirty laundry and puts in hamper Laundry Duties – according to laundry schedule Day shift – assist residents as necessary with laundry. Return all clean laundry to residents and helps put away when appropriate Evening shift- collects laundry to be washed – assist residents as necessary- Check all pockets before sending to laundry. • Informs Charge Nurse or Supervisor when house stock supplies are needed • Dispenses medication as responsible person, if certified. • Welcomes and is cordial to all visitors D. Requirements • Good physical and mental health. Good understanding of body mechanics in transferring residents. Will be required to pass training on transference techniques. • Two CNA’s on Hoyer transfers at all times • Ability to stay calm in excitable or emergency situation • Ability to communicate clearly • Ability to work independently • Knowledge of American Sign Language preferable. (If not, training in ASL is mandatory and supplied by NEHD at no cost). • Pleasant personality • Related prior experience helpful. However, “on the job” training will be provided to suit our special requirements. • Will be expected to do “relief work” on short notice • Must be 18 years of age with a minimum of high school education. • Will be expected to attend all mandatory In-Service training and Staff meetings monthly. • Willing to work weekends. • Ability to perform community activities with residents/drive residents to outside activities. • Perform other duties as assigned.