CNA | FT | Days | Home Health

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for attending to the daily living and safety needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing associates in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing Assistant
• Nursing Aide or Home Health Aide 1-3 years
• HEARTSAVER - American Heart Association
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to read, write and understand verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers, patients and families.
• Demonstrates compassion and patience with a deep level of concern for patients.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with others.
• Knowledge of computer data entry/retrieval skills (MS Office Suite); prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
• Ability to set priorities, coordinates and organizes multiple tasks, and maintain control of workflow.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times according to hospital policy and procedures and HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to understand principles and implement basic procedures of infection control.

Nice To Haves

• prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists and/or provides patient with personal care, activities of daily living and other basic needs under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Maintains a safe, clean, orderly environment in the patient care areas and keeping rooms, supply areas, storage areas and nursing stations free of clutter and hazards.
• Documents and reports care given to patients.
• Completes environmental room checks during rounds and periodically during the shift.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with patients and clinical nursing staff in a manner that promotes collaboration and teamwork, ensuring a patient- and family-centered focus.
• Performs various clerical and patient care duties specific to the assigned unit.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Exposure to high levels of noise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED