CNA Part Time Night Shift

Central Maine Healthcare•Lewiston, ME

14d

About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! Position Summary: The CNA provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN or physician. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of a RN.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Completion of CNA course.
Current CNA certification in the state of Maine.
Listing on the Maine State Board of Nursing CNA Registry.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environmentii. I am actively listening and seeking informationiii. I am honest, truthful, and consistentiv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathyv. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriatevi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamworkvii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.
Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient'sage.
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including adult, geriatric and the generalpatient population
Provides patient care that meets the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient within the CNA'sscope of practice
Assists with patient admissions, discharge and transfers
Provides care which may include assistance to bathroom, shower, dressing patients, changing bedlinen, cleaning over-bed table and bedside stand, straightening room/bay and other general care asnecessary throughout the shift
Assists with transporting patients to and from the Holding Room/Operating Room. Turns over patientbay in a quick and efficient manor
Provides general nursing care such as positioning patients, lifting and turning patients,applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan, commode and ambulating patients.
Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients ifnecessary
Distributes drinking water and snacks to patients as applicable.
Answers patients' call lights, anticipates patients' needs and makes rounds of assigned patients
Transports patients to various departments for ordered tests/procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to perform procedures within the CNA's scope of practice per state law.
As requested, takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure and intakeoutput.
Reports patient complaint of pain to the assigned RN.
Observes patient's mental and physical conditions as appropriate to scope of practice, reports anychanges to supervising RN.
Knowledgeable of and applies appropriate infection control procedures.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces thelikelihood of medical/health care errors.
Communicates in a clear and concise manner to RNs and medical staff.
Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
Documentation meets current standards and policies.
Attends in service education programs, as assigned, to learn new treatments, procedures,developmental skills, etc.
Treats patient and families with respect and dignity
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Customer Service: Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support,and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.
Maintains a pleasant and helpful demeanor, and presents a professional appearance toward allinternal and external customers at all times.
Consistently initiates interaction to provide assistance to individuals who may not be directcustomers of the employee (i.e. asks patients who appear to be lost if they need assistance infinding their way).
Takes appropriate action to recover from a service difficulty, ensuring that the necessary actionis taken to affect a resolution to the customer’s problem.
Conducts all work activities with respect for coworkers, including the maintenance of apleasant and professional environment, fostering calmness during stressful situations.
Interacts with supervisory personnel in a professional, supportive and courteous manner,venting emotions appropriate to time and place.
Demonstrates a commitment to service by consistent attendance and punctuality, schedulingabsences according to departmental requirements, and incurring unplanned absences onlywhen unavoidable circumstances exist