Nursing Assistant

Introduction

Are you aspiring to shift your career from a nursing assistant to a certified nursing assistant? The State of Delaware presents a chance for hired Nursing Assistants to join a paid tuition program at an accredited vocational school, paving the way to CNA certification. Take your initial step by completing the application today.

Summary Statement

This position under a Nurse provides and assists with daily living skills, activities and quality care for residents with intellectual disabilities. Duties : assisting with feeding, toileting and ambulation, visual observations, monitoring and recording vitals, implementing plans and therapeutic plans, ensuring safety and well-being, and other related duties. Associated with this position, the State provides tuition costs for Certified Nursing Assistant schooling at an approved vendors location.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Attends required classes including / not restricted to facility policies / procedures, nursing / therapeutic support methods, safety / security.
• Receives hands-on training, observing / assisting professional and higher-level non-professional nursing / therapeutic staff.
• Monitors / records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, nutritional intake / output. Alerts professional staff to significant irregularities.
• Implements prescribed treatment plans involving reality orientation, sensory stimulation, range of motion exercise, and application of splints / braces. Provides oral / written description of individual's physical / behavioral change.
• Observes individual activities providing oral / written report of unusual / hazardous behavior.
• Observes / supervises individuals within facility surroundings ensuring appropriate location / security.
• Escorts / is responsible for individuals traveling to social / recreational activities and medical appointments on / off campus.
• Participates on interdisciplinary care team providing information about the individual's overall physical condition, abilities, and behavioral characteristics.
• Applies appropriate interventions to prevent or de-escalate inappropriate behaviors.
• Assists individual with personal hygiene.
• Maintains individual surroundings ensuring appropriate infection control / sanitary conditions, care / storage of linens and clothing.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Nursing Assistant

Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :