Job Description

Job Summary

Performs nurse aide duties that provide for the physical and emotional needs of the assigned patients.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to RAH policies and Maryland Nurse Practice Act.
• Performs work under the supervision of the Supervising Nurse
• Performs duties, not limited to: personal care of the patient (bathing, dressing, or hygiene, toileting activities and feeding), transferring and ambulation activities, range of motion exercises, vital signs (temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure) and post mortem care.
• Receives direction from licensed nurses in planning and carrying out nursing aide care.
• Observes and reports to the licensed nurse the physical and psychological condition of the patient including any changes.
• Reports safety hazards and unusual incidents involving patients, visitors or self to the Supervising Nurse and to the office.
• Performs the following, provided that he/she has been trained, demonstrated competency and it is within the RAH policy and state law; colostomy care, maintain a weight limit of up to 50lbs, catheter care and med reminders

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Availability

• Six months experience within the past 2 years as a Certified Nurse Assistant.
• Passing score on RAH's Nurse Aide Competency exam.
• Meets the health requirements for employees providing direct patient care.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
• Have a valid driver's license and use of an insured automobile for work access to adequate transportation.
• Annual tuberculin skin test or x-ray and periodic health statement signed by a licensed health examiner and any other health tests or immunizations required by facility.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray

Working Conditions/Environment

Primarily works in clients homes, travel required. Shift times and days vary.

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