Certified Nursing Assistant-Children's Hospital of Richmond - Long Term Care - Brook Road -Days
About The Position
The 47 bed Transitional Care Unit at CHoR Brook Road is VCU Health Care Systems pediatric long term care facility. The transitional care unit provides care to children with tracheotomies, G tubes, and ventilators. More than 30 children call our Transitional Care Unit home. While we are their nurses, therapists, dentists and specialists – we are also their teachers, recreation therapists, neighbors and friends. The Certified Nursing Assistant provides restorative nursing care for residents under the direction of the Nursing and/or Rehab staff to maximize and maintain the physical functioning and emotional wellness of the residents. The Certified Nursing Assistant acts as an extender to Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech Therapists, performing nursing and/or rehab procedures and resident care tasks within scope of competence and in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification
- Depending on setting, current CPR or BLS certification within 60 days of employment
- Previous experience providing activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs and caring for the physical and emotional needs of patients
- Previous experience using a personnel computer, keyboard and mouse
- High School Diploma or the equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience in a long-term care setting
Responsibilities
- Provides direct hands-on treatment under the guidance and supervision of licensed nursing and/or rehab staff and in compliance with hospital policy of unlicensed staff.
- Maintains a safe and resident friendly environment of care.
- Resident equipment and materials are kept in good repair.
- Maintains residents’ personal items and environment to optimize care and safety.
- Reports to licensed nurse and/or rehab therapists any changes in condition or concerns regarding residents and seeks assistance as needed.
- Participates in department and team projects as directed.
- Performs duties within scope of certified nursing assistant role.
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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
