DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  The incumbent in this position will assist the Certified Nursing Assistant, by performing duties which do not involve functions that require certification.  Does related work, as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Makes beds, straighten rooms and closets;
Set up and clean dining rooms before and after meals, wash bids after meals;
Fill soap bottles, glove boxes, etc.
Answers call lights;
Clean wheelchairs, geri chairs, cushions and other equipment;
Deliver water, fluids and nourishments to residents;
Clean bed pans;
Gather supplies, as requested;
Label personal items.
After proper training by the Quality Assurance Coordinator, may feed residents.

The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERICS:  Ability to read, understand and carry out routine written and oral directions; ability to communicate effectively; patience, empathy and respect for the elderly; mental alertness; honesty and reliability; neatness and clean appearance; pleasant personality and ability to adjust to diversified type of personalities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, bend, stoop, pull and push, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is required to walk, stand for long periods of time, talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and visually observe residents.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None