CNA Med Surg
OSF HealthCare•Ottawa, ON
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/CNA) provides safe, basic care to patients. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, collecting specimens, and observing patients for physical and emotional changes. The PCT/CNA records pertinent information in patient charts and communicates with other Patient Care Team members to support continuity of care. The position may also involve providing constant supervision to patients as needed. Duties may vary according to department expectations and needs.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- CPR certification through an American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS course.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Six months of experience in a clinical healthcare environment.
- Six months of experience supporting the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients.
Responsibilities
- Take patients’ vital signs.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Collect specimens.
- Observe patients for physical and emotional changes.
- Record pertinent information in patient charts.
- Communicate with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide constant supervision to patients as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package covering benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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