The Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Assists in maintaining a clean, safe patient environment and performs job responsibilities in a safe manner.
Maintains clinical and professional competencies as appropriate to the needs of the patient population served.
Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
Assists patients/residents with personal hygiene.
Takes vital signs and height and weight measurements.
Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to specific procedures.
Maintains patient/resident's rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.
Orients patients/families to unit and instructs patient on safety measures.
Assists with clerical work such as, including answering phones, entering data and maintaining medical records.
Maintains stock supply items in inventory management.
Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II tasks (per North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II Tasks List).
Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12- Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.