Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
As a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), you will be a cornerstone of patient care, directly contributing to comfort, safety, and recovery by providing essential support under RN direction. Every day, you will deliver compassionate basic care, assist with patient transport, and actively contribute to the patient's plan of care as a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, upholding the highest standards of conduct and patient well-being. To be successful in this role, you will possess a dedicated spirit of service, strong communication skills, a meticulous approach to patient support, and an unwavering commitment to our mission of dignified, high-quality healthcare. Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards, and Patient's Bill of Rights. Documents and performs all activities of daily living or as directed by the registered nurse for other patient care needs. Performs basic patient care procedures in accordance with the established plan of care, as appropriate, and complies with safety and infection control policies and initiatives. Provision of patient care includes but is not limited to: vital signs, circumcision care, cord care, assist with maintenance of skin integrity, maintenance exercise, passive range of motion, assist with placement of mask/cannula and tubing, bed baths and showers, oral care, reinforces grooming, dressing, shower and bathing techniques, colostomy maintenance; turning patients, transfers to and from bed, toilets and showers, deliver, set up and collect food trays and nourishment's, reinforces nutrition education and feeding techniques. Enhances the patient experience by using AIDET, HEAT, and positive professional communication. Supports patient experience initiatives implemented on the unit and within the hospital. Contributes pertinent information for the development and revision of the patient's plan of care. Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information. This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED required.
- At least one (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
- CA Certified Nursing Assistant (CA CNA Lic.) required.
- AHA Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) required.
- Fire Safety Card (within 90 Days from start date) required.
Responsibilities
- Documents and performs all activities of daily living or as directed by the registered nurse for other patient care needs.
- Performs basic patient care procedures in accordance with the established plan of care, as appropriate, and complies with safety and infection control policies and initiatives.
- Provision of patient care includes but is not limited to: vital signs, circumcision care, cord care, assist with maintenance of skin integrity, maintenance exercise, passive range of motion, assist with placement of mask/cannula and tubing, bed baths and showers, oral care, reinforces grooming, dressing, shower and bathing techniques, colostomy maintenance; turning patients, transfers to and from bed, toilets and showers, deliver, set up and collect food trays and nourishment's, reinforces nutrition education and feeding techniques.
- Enhances the patient experience by using AIDET, HEAT, and positive professional communication.
- Supports patient experience initiatives implemented on the unit and within the hospital.
- Contributes pertinent information for the development and revision of the patient's plan of care.
- Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
