CNA - Day Shift (Full- and Part-Time Positions Available)

Core Competencies/Critical Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf.
• Documents all activities in EMR according to defined guidelines.
• Documents pertinent information, observations, and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.
• Assists with ambulation and providing comfort items.
• Performs bathing, dressing/undressing, bed pans/urinals (toileting), mouth care/grooming and shaving as directed by registered nurse.
• Obtains vital signs, weights, empties/maintains drainage devices, measures intake and output, as directed by registered nurse.
• Proactively rounds on patients at regular intervals to address needs and answer call bells.
• Aids in meal distribution, prepping patient for procedure, changing bed linens, assisting with transfers, and managing supplies.
• Maintains skin condition and reports to licensed nurse.
• Assists with post-mortem care, restocking supplies, and managing multiple tasks.
• Directs visitors as needed and manages priorities and allocation of available resources.
• Ensures patient safety and quality of care through continuous communication with registered nurse.
• Supports and promotes hospital-wide and unit-specific initiatives and goals.
• Assists with patient education and care coordination.
• Performs adjunct therapies as directed by registered nurse.
• Performs phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and wound/dressing changes.
• Collects and records patient information, prepares treatment rooms, and schedules appointments.
• Communicates with patients, families, and healthcare team to implement the plan of care.
• Supports service recovery and maintains high standards of service.
• Utilizes, navigates, and documents in an accurate and timely manner on the electronic medical record.
• Maintains equipment and utilizes supplies in a safe, cost-effective manner.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Heart saver or equivalent required, or received within 30 days of hire.
• Basic English language proficiency required.
• Basic computer skills required.