Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Nights

Job Summary

Aids professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned areas. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides personal care, emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Essential Functions

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, preoperative and postoperative care, and application of binder or antiembolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assists with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate
• Prepares and serves patient meal trays in a timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk containers, cutting food for patient

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Must have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have basic computer knowledge
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations
• Able to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)
• Licenses/Certifications: CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) and BCLS - Basic Life Support Like AHA or Red Cross Within Facility-Specified time frame (Required)
• Experience: 6 months in an acute care or long-term care facility (Preferred)