ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT, CNA FULL TIME

Catholic Health Services • North Miami, FL

71d

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse will provide direct patient care while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Requirements

• Clear and Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification to practice in the state of Florida.
• Medication Administration Training (6 hours) for Assisted Living Facility (ALF) if applicable.
• CPR certification.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Takes and records Vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight.
• Performs/Assists with the personal hygiene and activities of daily living (ADL's) and documents as needed.
• Passes out nourishments and water as scheduled or as requested.
• Communicates any change in patients and/or resident condition to nurse during each shift.
• Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.
• Maintains patient and/or resident safety at all times.
• Follows the instructions of the nurse in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides floor orientation to new employees as needed.
• Maintains flexibility in assignment changes due to census fluctuation.
• Maintain your required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident care needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees