Nurse Aide

Position summary

The Nurse Aide performs various duties under the direction and supervision of a professional licensed nurse assisting the clients’ daily recreational, socialization and feeding functions to secure a pleasant, safe and comfortable environment, among other duties. All duties are carried out in accordance with the established regulations, protocols and policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists impaired clients in all activities of daily living; assists with ambulation and seating; assists clients into and off buses.
• Participate in initial client assessment and care planning and periodic review of same.
• Facilitate and/or lead development of the activity plan and activity goal setting for each participant when appropriate.
• Provide ongoing communication regarding progress of person served toward participant goals.
• Assist with or supervise and facilitate plan of care.
• Assist with or design and supervise ability-specific recreational activities for each participant.
• Assist with and/or supervise personal care and other ADL’s of clients which may include bathing.
• Assist with meal or snack preparation, feeding and cleanup as needed.
• Assist with ambulation of clients as directed and support physically impaired individuals with good body mechanics.
• Provide support to Licensed Practical Nurse obtaining vital signs.
• Takes temperature, pulse and blood pressure as directed.
• Observe and report changes in participant’s condition to Licensed Practical Nurse or Director.
• Ability to assist with toileting which may involve lifting, pushing and manipulating occupied wheelchairs.
• Work and relate well with other staff, volunteers and participants.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training and other relevant training.
• Participate in daily record keeping and documentation as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Respond to the participant's and family's needs
• Assist Recreational Leader with field trips as needed.
• Ensure the safety of all staff, volunteers, visitors and individuals receiving services at Easter Seals.