Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)
Ability to lift and transfer 30 pounds of resident weight frequently (30 times) throughout the shift.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shift.
Ability to speak English at a level residents can understand.
Ability to read and write in English to carry out functions related to the care plans and provide appropriate resident care.
Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of resident weight and/or transfer and reposition a resident at least 25 times throughout the shift.
Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in response to the unexpected behavior of residents either during lifting or repositioning or during other frequent occasions when having direct contact with residents.
Must be able to handle the physical transfer of residents from unsafe to safer locations in the event of a fire or other disaster.
Ability to do sequential events/tasks.