TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Performs basic and personal care procedures, including but not limited to feeding, bathing, shaving, changing of gowns and bed linens, assisting with ambulation and range of motion, skin care and bowel and bladder elimination; Obtains vital signs and notifies supervisor of changes; Monitors fluid intake and output; Performs simple treatments and dressing changes, non-complicated eye washing, finger sticks, routine specimen collection, venipuncture, 12 Lead ECG and pulse oximetry and records measurements; Administers oxygen using appropriate device; Applies abdominal binders, arthrombic pumps/leggings, splints, prosthetic devices, antiembolic stockings and ace wraps. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting; or: Possession of thirty (30) semester credit hours from a school of professional nursing*; or: Completion of a course of study in a school of practical nursing approved by the New York State Education Department; or: Completion of a certificate program as a medical assistant, medical office assistant or closely related program from a college or university or post-high school institution.