CNA - ACU 36hrs

Cary Medical Center • Caribou, ME

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Cary Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a CNA to join their Acute Care Unit. The successful applicant will manage incoming information via telephone, call bell and direct conversation by directing the appropriate person. This individual will participate in up-staffing and down-staffing for the present and incoming shift in collaboration with the Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Nurse Manager and will performs CNA functions when requested.

Requirements

• Must have an active valid CNA certificate in Maine.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Obtains BLS certification within 1 year of hire into this position and maintains current certification thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient safety and abides by the patient fall risk program and completes fall risk rounding at least twice per shift.
• Obtains and documents vital signs and reports abnormal findings to patient’s nurse.
• Performs daily weights and reports abnormal findings to patient’s nurse.
• Appropriately documents ADLs, ambulation, intake and output, vital signs, weights, safety rounding, and any other patient care activities performed throughout shift.
• Ensures that patients have fresh water, while appropriately observing patients with NPO status or fluid restrictions.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living along with providing them with supplies.
• Assists in ambulating patient according to physician order.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees