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Work Experience:  A minimum of one (1) year current nursing experience is required, as either a Certified Nursing Assistant or a Certified Medication Aide.  Prior long-term care experience desired.

Skills:  Ability to handle the many situations that are presented by residents, families, supervisors, and staff.  Ability to do repetitive detail work.  Ability to notice changes in resident’s physical and psycho-social condition and report to the Nurse  Supervisor.  Ability to identify reactions to medications and report them immediately.  Ability to be flexible, adapt to change, and take direction from the Nurse Supervisor.  Must demonstrate knowledge of body mechanics, ability to safely transfer residents, safe feeding techniques.  Computer capability desirable, or willing to learn