Nature of
Work
Under direct
supervision, performs work at the full performance level providing basic
personal and nursing care related to the treatment, habilitation and rehabilitation
for the mentally and/or physically challenged at state operated facilities
or in a community setting. Performs basic nursing care under direct supervision;
performs basic personal and/or therapeutic treatment duties. Travel may
be required. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing
Characteristics
This is full-performance
level work providing basic care. The incumbents have successfully completed
training courses and/or have passed competency skills and written tests.
Examples
of Work
Participates
in a formal training program to develop the knowledge and abilities required
for the class and for career growth and opportunity.
Provides required
personal care and hygiene services for clients such as bathing, grooming,
dressing, and feeding clients.
Teaches clients
basic skills for the development of daily living habits regarding cleanliness,
personal hygiene, dressing, and eating skills, etc.
Motivates and
encourages clients to promote their treatment and development by engaging
in one-to-one discussions and supportive relationship with the clients.
Provides nursing
care such as taking temperature, blood pressure, pulse readings, and performs
routine treatment and first-aid under the direction of a licensed practical
nurse, registered nurse or physician.
Interacts with
clients in a therapeutic manner.
Participates
with other treatment team members in overall programmatic rehabilitation
activities to facilitate change in the clients' behavior.
Oversees or
participates in planned recreational and social programs.
Observes records
and reports clients' behavior, attitudes and physical condition and reports
significant changes to proper staff.
Serves as a
role model in the training of less experienced workers.
Escorts clients
to meals, therapy, medical appointments and scheduled activities within
and outside the facility.
Performs duties
necessary to maintain a safe, clean and orderly living and work area.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
the concepts of mental health, health disorders and related physical conditions
and treatment approaches.
Knowledge of
simple nursing care, first-aid and personal and environmental hygiene.
Knowledge of
the policies and procedures of the department, facility or service entity.
Ability to
provide simple nursing care, personal care and hygiene.
Ability to
perform established treatment and programmatic activities.
Ability to
teach clients eating, bathing, dressing, grooming and other self-care skills.
Ability to
observe, record and report clients' behavior, attitudes and physical condition.
Ability to
perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to
observe the rights and personal dignity of clients.
Ability to
maintain effective working relationships with clients and other employees.
Minimum
Qualifications [Top]
Training:
Education equivalent
to graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.
Experience:
One year of
full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the care,
treatment and development of the physically challenged or mentally ill
or mentally retarded.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Preference
will be given to applicants who have completed an approved Nursing Assistant
course from an approved Vocational Education Technical Center or other
approved program or certification by Department of Health as Health Service
Worker.
Applicants
for positions in long-term care facilities or long term care units must
meet the following requirements:
1) Registration
with the Nurse Aide Registry by passing a written and manual skills competency
evaluation; OR
2) Sit
for the written and manual skills competency evaluation within twenty-four
(24) months of completing a state-approved curriculum which includes at
least eighty (80) hours of instruction and thirty-two (32) hours of clinical
supervision; OR
3) Certification
through reciprocity from an out-of-state program approved by the state
agency.
Established:
7/16/92
Revised:
3/24/03
Effective:
3/24/03