Job Summary

The Nurse Aide ( NA) is a paraprofessional who is a member of the home care team who
works directly under the supervision and direction of the RN Supervisor or Director and provides various
services for the client. The majority of which would pertain to In-Home personal care services
and activities of daily living. The duties listed below are not inclusive of the duties and
responsibilities but is an example of responsibilities for the position for the Nurse Aide.
                                                             Qualifications
The applicant must be 18 years or older and have a minimum of a High School Diploma. Must be
able to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions and document the services provided.
Have at a minimum I year of experience and have a satisfactory standing on the NC Board of
Nursing. We require two (2) satisfactory references from previous employers.
                                                    Responsibilities & Duties
• Comply with clients Rights and Responsibilities/Confidentiality/HIPPA
• Demonstrate use of Standard Precautions
• Supervise safety of client while toileting, bathing & dressing.
• Explains all procedures to client.
• Assist with bathing, peri-care, dressing, grooming, shaving, oral/denture care, haircare
and nail/footcare (no cutting of nails)
• Assist with toileting, catheter care incontinence care, emptying ostomy/external urinary
bags
• Assist with cleaning around feeding tube.
• Perform baths for bedbound clients
• Assist with application of non-prescription support stockings
• Observe, document and report any changes in clients health to RN Supervisor
• Prepare simple meals or snacks, while encouraging and monitoring food and fluid intake
• Maintain and follow safety/emergency procedures
• Remove clutter and potential hazards
• Assist with transfers and ambulation; and at times may use Hoyer lift, Chair Lift,
Transfer/gait Belt
• Take and record vitals, provide medication reminders and assist with pre dosed meds
• Assist with home management tasks.
                                                  Requirements and skills
• Committed to health & safety
• Well-organized, reliable, and great use of time management skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Positive and compassionate attitude
• Have a cell/mobile telephone with working service
• Strong ethics
• Reliable transportation