DescriptionnnReports to :nnDirector of Patient Care AdministrationnnPosition Supervises:nnN/AnnJob Summary:nnAssists in the safe care of the patient as directed. Assists in maintaining safe and efficient unit operations, while utilizing excellent customer service skills. Permitted to change patient from portable O2 to wall O2.nnEducationnn? Minimum:nnHigh School Diploma or equivalent.nn? Preferred:nnCurrent enrollment or completion of Nursing Assistant Training ProgramnnRegistration/Certification/Licensure:nnHealthcare Provider CPR and Act 33/73 clearancesnnExperiencenn? Minimum:nnN/Ann? Preferred:nnClinical experience obtained through a Nursing Assistant Training Program or previous experience working as a nursing assistant in an acute care facility.nnOther Requirements:nnComprehensive Crisis Management per policy. Completion of EKG training within 1 year of hire/transfer. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription medications. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.nnStatus:nnNon-ExemptnnPhysical Requirements:nnThe following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.nnNon-Material Handlingnn?nnStanding* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary. - OCCASIONALnn?nnWalking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about. - FREQUENTnn?nnSitting - Body remains in a seated position. - OCCASIONALnn?nnStooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. - FREQUENTnn?nnBending* - To flex the upper body forward. - FREQUENTnn?nnTwisting* - To rotate the upper body forward. - FREQUENTnn?nnClimbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders. - OCCASIONALnn?nnLadders - To ascend and descend ladders. - N/Ann?nnStairs - To ascend and descend stairs. - OCCASIONALnn?nnKneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONALnn?nnSquatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees. - FREQUENTnn?nnCrouching* - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs. - OCCASIONALnn?nnCrawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees. - N/Ann?nnReaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - FREQUENTnn?nnReaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height. - FREQUENTnn?nnGrasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object. - FREQUENTnn?nnFinger Manipulation - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers. - OCCASIONALnn?nnSeeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity. - CONSTANTnn?nnHearing - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTnn?nnRepetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - N/Ann?nnRepetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - N/AnnMaterial Handlingnn?nnPushing* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person.nn?nnOCCASIONALnn?nn20# - 50#nn?nnPulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person.nn?nnOCCASIONALnn?nn20# - 50#nn?nnLift* - Floor to waistnn?nnOCCASIONALnn?nn20# - 50#nn?nnLift* - Waist to shouldernn?nnFREQUENTnn?nnUP TO 20#nn?nnLift* - Shoulder to overheadnn?nnOCCASIONALnn?nnUP TO 20#nn?nnCarrying* - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)nn?nnOCCASIONALnn?nnUp to 20#nnEnvironmental Factorsnn?nnWorking alone - OCCASIONALnn?nnWorking in cramped quarters * - FREQUENTnn?nnConstant interruptions * - FREQUENTnn?nnWorking with hands in water * - FREQUENTnn?nnUse of power tools - N/Ann?nnWorking on ladders/scaffolding - N/Ann?nnExposure to vibration - N/Ann?nnExposure to dust - N/Ann?nnExposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONALnn?nnExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/Ann?nnExposure to termperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/Ann?nnExposure to slippery walking surfaces * - OCCASIONALnn?nnExposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/Ann?nnExposure to radiant energy, i.e. computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - OCCASIONALnn?nnWorking with bloodborne pathogens - FREQUENTnnCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandnnPhysical DemandnnMet LevelnnExamples of similar activity intensitynnSedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.nnMedium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).nnHeavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.nnAs relates to this position:nn?nnSedentary to Light - N/Ann?nnMedium * - CONSTANTnn?nnHeavy to Very Heavy- N/A