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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$36,872 / year median in Missouri
-2% projected decline
Job Description
The Caregiver is responsible for providing personal assistance and routine daily care and services related to the residents in accordance with the Resident Care Profile, and as may be directed by the Executive Director and Assisted Living Director in order to enhance the residents' independence and quality of life. In addition, the Caregiver is responsible for assisting residents with the recreational activities to help maintain their optimum level of functioning. Below are just some of the requirements for this position. Assist residents in their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) tasks as needed and directed. This includes bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, bowel and bladder functions (e.g. take to bathroom, portable commode, change incontinency products, etc.), shaving, dressing, and hair care Respond to resident's needs promptly while maintaining each resident's self-respect, personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality. Assist residents into and out of bed and wheelchair as needed, following safe lifting/transferring techniques. Assist residents at mealtime, providing assistance with serving meals and clearing tables after each meal, as directed. Deliver room trays, as directed. 5. Encourage residents to participate in daily activities such as bed making, laundry, and setting tables. 8 hour shifts, days, nights and weekends