Req Number 115858

　　Job Description

　　Assists resident/patients in obtaining maximal level of independence in activities of daily living. Assists in performing direct/indirect patient care in accordance with the policies and procedures. Performs additional related duties.

　　Job Responsibility

　　Administers nursing care under direct supervision to assigned residents/patients in order to achieve maximum level of independence.

　　Gives acceptable hygienic care to residents/patients assigned and oversees/assists with activities of daily living; performs assigned treatments and procedures.

　　Takes vital signs of residents/patients assigned and reports abnormal values to the registered nurse.

　　Prepares residents/patients for meals and helps feed them as assigned and in direct accordance with feeding techniques per policy and procedure.

　　Follows principles of infection control and resident/patient safety.

　　Washes equipment and participates in ensuring that work areas are clean; replenishes supplies, as necessary.

　　Transports residents/patients to and from units under the direction of the RN and in accordance with transfer technique policies and procedures.

　　Performs Grade I decubitus care; performs preventive skin care measures through turning, positioning and heel elevation techniques at appropriate intervals.

　　Applies dressing, maintaining the principles of aseptic technique; applies warm and cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure; applies skin cream as appropriate.

　　Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

　　Job Qualification

　　High School Diploma or equivalent required.

　　Current Nursing Assistant Certification in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

　　1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

　　*Additional Salary Detail

　　The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

　　The salary range for this position is $24.09-$25.35/hour

　　It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.