Certified Nursing Assistant

Symbii Home Health and Hospice-Layton • Orem, UT

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About The Position

The nurse assistant is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist. The role provides services as needed to meet patients’ personal needs, promote comfort, and maintain a safe environment. The nurse assistant observes patients and reports and documents observations and services provided. The role may also include other job-related tasks beyond those listed.

Requirements

• One year of experience in a hospital or nursing home setting.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Ability to show initiative and work with minimal direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of ill, frail, and impaired people.
• Tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured according to the organization’s requirements and is in good working order.
• Maintain valid CPR certification if required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a recognized nurse assistant training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, helping patients dress and undress, skin care to prevent breakdown, toileting assistance, and keeping the patient’s living area clean and orderly.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals.
• Assist with feeding patients when necessary.
• Take and record oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered and when competency requirements are met.
• Assist with ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Perform range-of-motion exercises and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services when ordered and when competency requirements are met.
• Assist patients with self-administration of medication.
• Do the patient’s laundry as appropriate.
• Meet patients’ safety needs and use equipment safely and properly, including foot stools and side rails.
• Report patient conditions and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse.
• Follow the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED