The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the residents assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Report all changes in the residents condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.

Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).

Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed.

Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary.

Assist residents with hair care functions (i.e., combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.).

Assist residents with nail care (i.e., clipping, trimming, and cleaning the finger/toenails). (Note: Does not include diabetic residents.)

Keep hair residents clean shaven (i.e., facial hair, under arms, on legs, etc.) as instructed.

Keep residents dry and perform incontinent care (i.e., change gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled).

Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident.

Make beds (occupied and unoccupied).

Put extra covers on beds as requested.

Position bedfast residents in correct and comfortable position.

Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.).

Check and report bowel movements and character of stools as instructed.

Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs (i.e., church services, parties, visitors, etc.).

[]{style="color: #595959

"}