Certified Nursing Assistant (12 Hour) (SW)
About The Position
Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists the Registered Nurse (RN) in providing patient and family centered care that is safe, efficient, timely and effective. The CNA performs patient care under the direct supervision of an RN. The CNA is assigned tasks that are reasonably predictable, do not require assessment, interpretation or independent decision making during its performance or do not pose any risk to the patient. Education: High school graduate or equivalent required Experience: 1 year experience as a CNA Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current RI CNA certification. BLS required. Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements: Works in a well-lighted and well-ventilated area. Must meet annual safety training requirements relative to a safe work place. Must meet health-testing requirements annually. Frequent patient contact requires adherence to universal precautions at all times. Visual acuity and hand dexterity. Physical ability involves a variety of body movements including stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, walking, stretching and reaching. May be required to lift heavy objects weighing 25 pounds or more. TOGETHER we are CharterCARE Putting people first, it's what we do with our patients and our employees. At CharterCARE Health Partners, we believe in, and support our employees, the heart of our organization. Created through the affiliation of Roger Williams Medical Center, Blackstone Valley Surgicare, and St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island (Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and St Joseph Health Clinic), CharterCARE was formed to preserve and enhance quality health care for the communities we serve. Some things are just better together, like CharterCARE and you. If you are looking to partner with an organization that is as committed to advancing your career goals as it is to providing superior medical care, we invite you to review our open positions today. We look forward to meeting you. CharterCARE affiliated partners include Roger Williams Medical Center, St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island (Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and St Joseph Health Clinic), Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, Blackstone Valley Surgicare, and Roger Williams Medical Associates. CREATE YOUR FUTURE TODAY
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- 1 year experience as a CNA
- Current RI CNA certification
- BLS required
- Must meet annual safety training requirements relative to a safe work place
- Must meet health-testing requirements annually
- Frequent patient contact requires adherence to universal precautions at all times
- Visual acuity and hand dexterity
- Physical ability involves a variety of body movements including stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, walking, stretching and reaching
- May be required to lift heavy objects weighing 25 pounds or more
Responsibilities
- Assists the Registered Nurse (RN) in providing patient and family centered care
- Performs patient care under the direct supervision of an RN
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
