About the position
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career. You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff in direct patient care activities as assigned.
- Assist inmates with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
- Assist in checking vital signs, height and weight as assigned; collect and maintain records of fluid intake and output; report on the condition of inmates.
- Follow established infection control practices and emergency protocols.
- Assist inmates in wheel chairs, on stretchers and ambulating.
- Promote and encourage patient hydration and elimination.
- Assist inmates with ambulation, turning and repositioning, and range of motion activities.
- Cleanse bedside units, workrooms and equipment; assist nursing staff with washing and sterilizing equipment.
- Prepare and maintain written reports and records as assigned.
- Assist with medications ordinarily self-administered when specifically ordered by a physician.
- Respond to call lights promptly and courteously.
- Receive formal and on the job training in the theory and techniques of direct care support.
- Maintain confidentiality of inmate records.
- Approach change in a positive manner.
- Make suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director.
- Accept constructive criticism in stressful situations.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction.
Requirements
- Completion of a certification program from an accredited Nursing Assistant program.
- Current CPR Certification from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute.
- 0-2 years of experience.
Benefits
- Annual increase
- 40 Paid Days Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement saving plan with 50% match
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Healthcare and dependent care spending account
- Continuing education options
