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Example nurses' aide requirements on a job description

Nurses' aide requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in nurses' aide job postings.
Sample nurses' aide requirements
  • State-approved nursing aide certification
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology
  • Physical ability to lift and move patients
  • Ability to follow infection control procedures
  • Good communication skills
Sample required nurses' aide soft skills
  • Compassionate and patient-centered care approach
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong work ethic and professional demeanor

Nurses' aide job description example 1

Park Avenue Extended Care Facilities nurses' aide job description

**$3000 Sign-on Bonus** Paid out monthly

**Starting Pay $18/hr plus experience

**Night Shift differential pay

Full-time 1st and 3rd shift and part-time day shift and night shift float positions available.

Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located in Green Springs, Ohio is a beautiful campus consisting of Spring Creek Assisted Living and Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation for Nursing Care Services. Spring Creek strives to have an unparalleled reputation for programs, services, and exceptional care!

Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab is currently seeking State Tested Nurse Aides (STNA) for our long-term care (LTC) and skilled nursing facility. As part of the Spring Creek Team, you will be responsible for the care and needs of our many residents and patients. The wide range of complexities our facilities offer provides a wonderful experience to build careers upon. If you want to make a difference in the lives of others, than Spring Creek is where you should be!

Spring Creek is an equal opportunity employer.

Job duties include but not limited to the following:

- Provides, assists or supervises patients with self-care as outlines in plan of care allowing patients time to do for themselves as able, including: grooming, dressing, bathing, nail care of non-diabetic patients and applying male external catheters, emptying catheters/leg bags, all of which promote self-worth.

- Receive daily report from the Nurse on duty

- Review medical record for assigned patients at the beginning of the shift prior to initiation of care.

- Observes and reports to the Nurse any changes noted in the patient’s condition to ensure prompt, safe treatment for our patients.

- Immediately report to the nurse on duty any changes including pressure areas, skin tears, bruising, reddened areas and complaints of any wrong doing from the patients.

- Answers call lights promptly to assure patient’s needs are met.

Benefits:

-New Wage scale based off of years of experience

-$3000 Sign-on bonus paid out monthly over the course of a year

-On the job training

-Paid time off after 90 days

-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance after 60 days

-Supplemental insurance through Colonial Life after 60 days

-401K after 90 days

-Pick up bonuses

-$3500 Employee referral bonus

-Friendly, team- oriented work environment

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Nurses' aide job description example 2

NHC nurses' aide job description

When you join NHCA, you become part of a premier provider of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care. Our care team of more than 7,000 employees in six states cares for patients throughout the Northeast. We built a comprehensive network of services for each of our 40+ centers, carefully designed to address the individual needs of every person entrusted to our care.

At National Health Care Associates…We Touch People’s Lives.

Are you looking to become a CNA, but need help paying for your class? Look no further! Bethel Health Care Center has immediate openings for candidates interested in starting their careers in healthcare. We will pay for your CNA class, while you build on your skills and work for us as a Unit Assistant. No prior medical experience is needed. Apply today on our website at www.Nathealthcare.com

What You Will Do:

· Observe residents and reports to the charge nurse immediately if any unusual conditions/accidents/incidents occur

· Assist with serving meal trays; feeds residents that need assistance' documents food consumed for each resident assigned

· Pass out nourishment and water pitchers

· Care for clean/soiled linen

· Maintain clean and orderly resident rooms daily and assures that the call light cord is within easy reach of the resident at all times

· Make rounds on assigned residents including a physical headcount of assigned residents at the beginning of each shift and every 2 hours thereafter

What You Will Need:

· Preferably a high school graduate or equivalent

· Must be able to communicate in English and have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions

· Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both

· Ability to work with supervisors, co-workers, and facility staff in the performance of duties

· Ability to observe proper safety and sanitary techniques

What We Offer:

Tuition Payment for your CNA class and State Exam

An engaging and supportive work environment where every employee is valued, a rewarding career, and outstanding benefits which currently include:

· Medical/RX plans HMO’s & HSA

· Multiple Dental Plans

· Vision Plan

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Nurses' aide job description example 3

Home Health & Hospice Care nurses' aide job description

3HC Home Health and Hospice
Hospice Nurse Aide

Office: Smithfield, NC

Coverage territory: Wake


**Sign-on Bonus**
Hours: Monday-Friday with rotating weekends


Summary:

The Certified Nurse Aide I is responsible for the personal care and related services to home health, hospice, and home care patients as outlined on the patient's individualized plan of care delegated by the qualified professional.

CNA Essential Job Functions:

1. Creates positive experiences for internal and external customers that will meet their expectations. Displays a high degree of courtesy, tact, and knowledge of services provided by the agency in all contact with staff, patients, and visitors.

2. Administers personal care and hygiene by following the patient's individualized plan of care.

3. Accurately takes and records vital signs and weight, as ordered on the patient's individualized plan of care. Immediately reports and records changes in the patient's mental or physical condition to RN or Clinical/Assistant Director to prevent adverse events.

4. Actively participates in the orientation of new staff to patients, family members, and the home setting as requested.

5. Submits documentation as evidenced by reports: (a) utilizes the MobileCare system daily to verify schedules and care plans; (b) enters progress notes as outlined in policy 90% of the time; (c) enters employee time via MobileCare system accurately and timely; (d) submits accurate time and travel sheets at least weekly; and (e) submits other data to supervisor as requested on a timely basis.

Requirements for Hospice Nursing Assistant:

1. Listed as a CNA with DHSR, as evidence by successfully completed training & has not had a lapse of 24 consecutive months where the aide has not provided services for compensation.
2. Current CPR certification.
3. Ability to read and write.
4. Must be dependable and capable of dealing pleasantly and tactfully with patients, family, staff, and the public.
5. Possess valid North Carolina Driver's License and available means of transportation.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory at our organization.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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