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SalaryThe Nurse Assistant is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs, to promote the Patient's comfort, and a safe environment. The Nurse assistant is responsible for observing patients and reporting/documenting these observations and the services provided.
Responsibilities:
Provident personal care including:
Bath, Back rubs, Oral hygiene, Shampoos, Changing bed linen, assisting the patient with dressing and undressing, skin care to prevent breakdown, assisting the patient with toileting activities, keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, planning and preparing nutritious meals, assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary, taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered ( with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care, performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy services as ordered ( with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency), assisting patient in the self-administration of medication, doing patient's laundry, as appropriate, meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly ( foot, stools, side rails, etc), reporting patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse, adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CNA (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
