Certified Nurse's Aide Per Diem

Blythedale Children's Hospital•Valhalla, NY

9d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the nursing leader, the Certified Nurse's Aide assists in performing a variety of duties related to the physical care of the patients, including obtaining report of patient assignments from the RN at the start of the shift and providing meticulous care to each child.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
CNA Positions require New York State Certification
Ability to work long shifts, including nights and weekends, while maintaining a high level of care.
Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition patients safely, often with the aid of equipment like lifts or slings.
Ability to handle and operate medical equipment, as well as perform tasks such as taking vital signs or administering medications.
Needs to be able to perform the following physical activities for most of the time at work: standing, walking, and sitting.
Must be able to move/lift equipment and patients a minimum of 35-40 lbs.
Must exhibit fine motor coordination in the manipulation of biomedical equipment (e.g., thermometers, scissors, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Prior relevant job experience in a pediatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintaining unit and patients’ rooms compliant with regulatory agency codes and standards, obtaining, recording, and reporting vital signs to RN.
Changing patients to and from various adaptive equipment as recommended/directed by the therapists or RN, Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
Assisting with or performing treatment procedures that have been predetermined for each patient, feeding or assisting with feeding of patients during meals/snacks,
Assisting patients with diapering/toileting/showers as necessary, repositioning assigned patients to promote skin integrity, muscle tone, and maintain body alignment, maintaining excellent hand hygiene, adhering to precautions as required for each patient
Maintaining professional boundaries and assisting the nurse during emergency situations.