Why You’ll Love This Job
Working under the direction and supervision of the Charge and Staff Nurses and the Certified Nurse’s Aides, a Unit Aide does not provide personal care but will assist the residents to assure safety and comfort. The Unit Aide follows the nurse’s instructions. A Unit Aide observes and reports changes in the resident’s physical, mental and social status to nurses to ensure the well-being of the resident.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Communication
- Verbal
- Communicates pertinent information throughout the tour of duty and at change of shift to the responsible nurse
- Consistently communicates in a manner that demonstrates a positive and cooperative attitude
- Non-Verbal
- Utilizes appropriate and professional body language
- Demonstrates receptivity though active listening
- Verbal
- Resident Care Process
- Assessment
- Makes appropriate decisions regarding notifying the nurse responsible for the resident
- Planning
- Plans organization of assignment in order to complete assignment in a timely fashion
- Assessment
- Implementation
- Executes procedures consistent with interdisciplinary care plan, Petersen Health Care Procedure Manuals and that are within the scope of the role of the Unit Aide
- Maintains appropriate supplies of gloves and other personal protective equipment
- Assists in organizing residents drawers, closets and rooms
- Cleans residents jewelry as needed or upon request
- Verifies that all dentures, glasses and personal items are marked with proper resident’s name
- Cleans wheelchairs and Geri-chairs on a regular basis and as needed
- Passes ice water.
- Answers call lights and notifies appropriate personnel of resident’s
- Makes resident beds and provides appropriate linen as
- Provides for the safety and security needs of the resident by:
- Making frequent checks on residents and responding to the resident’s call for assistance in a timely and appropriate manner
- Giving appropriate explanations
- Maintaining communication devices (nurse call light, TV and telephone and other such equipment)
- Utilizes techniques of infection control such as:
- Frequent hand washing
- Standard precautions and disease specific precautionary techniques
- Listens to and hears resident and family anxieties and relays this information to the nurse
- Executes procedures consistent with interdisciplinary care plan, Petersen Health Care Procedure Manuals and that are within the scope of the role of the Unit Aide
- Role Involvement
- Performs responsibilities in a cooperative manner under the guidance and supervision of professional nursing personnel. Uses time constructively and organizes assignments for maximum
- Maintains current knowledge in the Mandatory Educational Activities as Fire Safety/Evacuation Procedures, Blood borne pathogens and proper body mechanics)
- Demonstrates responsibility for own Standard of Practice
- Reporting for work as scheduled and on time
- Adhering to facility policy regarding absenteeism and sick time
- Avoiding work-related injuries through the application or proper practice techniques
- Assumes responsibility for personal appearance by adhering to the Petersen Health Care dress code
- Integrate cost effective measures nursing practices by:
- Using supplies efficiently
- Being willing to work in a team approach to accomplish goals
- Role Development
- Demonstrates support of the philosophy of Petersen Health Care by adhering to policies and
- Change Process
- Identifies areas appropriate for change in a manner that demonstrates a positive attitude
- Facilitates change process in a manner that demonstrates a positive attitude
- Adapts to change brought about by external and internal forces in a cooperative and mature way
Qualifications
- Be of legal working age
- Be able to read and follow written directions
- Be able to communicate with residents and co-workers in English
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general
- Work overtime as necessary
- Be enrolled in a Competency Training Program leading to certification in less than 120 days from the date of employment
Type: Full Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 122648