CNA Full Time Days

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, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic 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.

Complicated Patient Treatment Procedures

• Performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold under the direction of an RN.
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN.
• Absorbs and aligns patient in proper position.
• Assists Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.

Other Duties

• Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner.
• Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.

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) 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)