Education Level
Education Details
Required/Preferred
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
or equivalent
Required
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications Details
Time Frame
Required/
Preferred
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Completes and maintains certification
Upon Hire
Required
Number of Years
Work Experience Details
Required/
Preferred
Prior successful work and/or volunteer experience, especially with elderly/handicapped persons
Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Required/Preferred
Proficiency
Must complete competencies and performs as nursing assistant as assigned.
Selection Required
N/A
Must exhibit above-average communications skills.
Selection Required
N/A
Must utilize and care for equipment on nursing unit.
Selection Required
N/A
Must meet continuing education requirements.
Selection Required
N/A
Must maintain knowledge and resources necessary to provide appropriate age specific care.
Selection Required
N/A
Must be able to recognize changes in patient condition and report same.
Selection Required
N/A
Must meet annual review requirements.
Selection Required
N/A
Must be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, reports and/or document utilizing worksheets.
Selection Required
N/A
Must carry secondary accountability for the success of the activity program, under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Selection Required
N/A
Must supervise some of the volunteers as necessary.
Selection Required
N/A
Must utilize creativity and resourcefulness as critical performance characteristics in this position, especially in the area of one-to-one activities with room-bound residents.
Selection Required
N/A
Must be in constant contact with residents, families, volunteers, and other staff, and therefore will need acceptable skills in communication to be effective. Friendliness and optimism are very desirable performance traits in this position.
Selection Required
N/A
Must project positive image of the unit to all customers.
Selection Required
N/A
Must promote harmony on unit and with other departments.
Selection Required
N/A
Must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
Selection Required
N/A
Must remain aware of cultural diversity and interact appropriately with patient, family and others.
Selection Required
N/A
