FIRST SHIFT-MED TECH / CAREGIVER

AdamsPlace • Charleston, SC

9d

About The Position

The Med Tech/CNA provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The role assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care, provides comfort, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents. The position is with The Palmettos of Charleston, part of National HealthCare Corporation, which provides extended-care services intended to support patients’ well-being and independence.

Requirements

• Must be a certified nursing assistant or currently enrolled in a nurse aide training program.
• Attend assigned in-service programs to learn procedures, develop skills, and meet state requirements.
• Ability to meet performance requirements related to health.
• Sensitivity to patients’ physical and psychosocial needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to chart accurately in the Patient Care Record or a similar form.
• Pleasant and cheerful personality.
• Tactful and courteous approach with patients and visitors.
• Treat patient information as confidential.
• Adhere to the dress code specified by center policy.

Responsibilities

• Practice universal precautions with all patients.
• Perform assigned tasks and procedures, and report any incomplete tasks to the charge nurse.
• Assist with preparation for patient admissions and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Provide post-mortem care.
• Provide morning care, which may include bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, back care, dressing, changing bed linen, cleaning bedside furniture, and straightening rooms.
• Provide evening care, including washing hands and face as needed, oral hygiene, skin care, refreshing linen, cleaning bedside furniture, and straightening rooms.
• Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting and turning patients, using special equipment, assisting with bedpans, urinals or commodes, and ambulating patients with a gait belt.
• Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output.
• Follow center and Department of Nursing policies and procedures.
• Participate in unit socialization activities and assist patients in attending activities.
• Turn and position patients as ordered or needed, avoid placing rough surfaces in direct contact with the body, and use safe mechanics and available resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed