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Athol Hospital•Athol, MA

About The Position

The NA/CNA provides patient care on the 2nd Floor Medical/Surgical unit under the direction of a licensed nurse and in accordance with standards of care, protocols, and established policies and procedures. The role includes collecting basic health data, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, supporting safe mobility and transfers, recording fluid intake and output and vital signs, and documenting relevant patient information. The NA/CNA helps maintain a clean, safe, and infection-controlled environment, prepares rooms for incoming patients, and communicates patient information to the supervising nurse and other members of the health care team. This is a 24-hour-per-week evening position, with three 8-hour shifts per week from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday. Listed hourly pay is $18.50–$20.62 for Nurse Aides and $20.00–$22.28 for CNAs; final compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification, or one of the listed alternatives: at least 75 hours in an accredited nursing program including completion of the first rotation; active EMT or Paramedic Certification; active Patient Care Technician/Assistant Certification; active Home Health Aide Certification; active Medical Assistant Certification; successful completion of a Nurse Aide program; or previous Massachusetts CNA licensure or equivalent out-of-state licensure.
Current AHA BLS upon hire or obtained within 60 days.
High school graduation or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of Long Term Care or Acute Care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse and in accordance with standards of care, standards of practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures.
Collect basic health data as directed by a licensed nurse.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, nutrition, bathing, shampooing, shaving, and brushing teeth.
Prioritize patient care appropriately, seek assistance when needed, and recognize when emergency intervention is required.
Respect each patient as an individual and provide care that fosters dignity and positive self-regard.
Document pertinent patient information thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by identifying and removing safety hazards.
Communicate timely and thorough information about assigned patients to the supervising licensed nurse and other health care team members.
Participate in learning and education, attend educational programs and in-services, and assist with orientation of new staff.
Identify risks to patient safety and opportunities to reduce health care errors, and report errors or incidents appropriately.
Obtain patient heights and weights according to the care plan.
Assist patients with ambulation using appropriate techniques, including a gait belt.
Assist patients with turning in bed and transferring between a bed, stretcher, or chair using appropriate techniques, including a transfer mattress.
Provide incontinent care.
Assist patients with eating and drinking according to the care plan.
Measure and document fluid intake, output, and vital signs according to the care plan.
Obtain late trays as needed.
Maintain infection control precautions in accordance with the Infection Control Policy.
Clean food refrigerators weekly and maintain the unit food inventory daily.
Prepare rooms for the next patient by cleaning and making the bed.