CNA Days ARU

Kindred Healthcare•Havertown, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 66-bed hospital offering extended recovery care. With 57 long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital beds, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week. Our nine-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness. We are located within a medical district close to Darby Creek and West Chester Pike expressway.

Requirements

Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Basic computer knowledge
Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations
Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
Completion of course for nursing assistants
Current Nursing Assistant Certification
BLS Certification
Minimum six months’ experience in an acute care facility

Responsibilities

Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care
Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room
Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting
Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures
Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property
Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold performs
Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN
Ensures patients are in proper position and alignment
Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures
Serves and removes patient meal tray in a timely manner
Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk containers, cutting food for patients