Certified Nurse Aide CNA
About The Position
St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Certified Nursing Aide joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Either CNA certification or intent and ability to start program within a month of hire
Responsibilities
- Perform basic patient care skills.
- Demonstrate safe practices with caring for patients.
- Apply generic healthcare knowledge.
- Demonstrate workplace behavior skills.
- Perform basic respiratory skills.
- Perform basic clerical skills.
- 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, bed bath, oral and hair care, changing bed linens, cleaning and straightening patient room and other general care necessary.
- 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. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
- Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
- Serves and removes patient meal tray in a timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk containers and cutting food for patient.
- Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of a CNA. Ensures patients are in proper position and alignment.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
