NA/CNA, Watkins 1

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

About The Position

The C.N.A. is a vital member of the patient care delivery team, performing delegated nursing, environmental service, and food service duties to enhance the satisfaction of hospitalized patients. The role provides patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse and follows standards of care and practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures. This is a per-diem position with variable hours from Sunday through Saturday and a minimum commitment of 16 hours per month. The posted pay ranges are $18.50–$28.28 for Nurse Aide and $20.00–$30.00 for CNA. Final compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

Requirements

Current Certified 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; or active Home Health Aide certification.
Successful completion of a Nurse Aide program, or previous Massachusetts CNA licensure for Nurse Aide or equivalent out-of-state licensure.
One year of experience in a long-term care facility.
AHA CPR certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
MOAB class must be completed within 60 days of hire.
Required behavioral attributes include achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer-service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking, and information seeking.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.
Med/Surg experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under a licensed nurse’s direction and in accordance with established standards, protocols, policies, and procedures.
Collect basic health data as directed by a licensed nurse.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, toileting, nutrition, ambulation, bathing, shampooing, shaving, and brushing teeth.
Prioritize patient care, seek assistance when needed, and recognize when emergency intervention is required.
Respect each patient’s dignity and provide care that supports positive self-regard.
Document pertinent patient information thoroughly, promptly, and accurately according to established standards.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by identifying and addressing safety hazards.
Communicate timely and thorough information about assigned patients to the supervising licensed nurse and other health care team members.
Participate in learning activities for self and colleagues, attend educational programs and in-services, and assist with orientation of new staff.
Identify patient-safety risks and opportunities to reduce medical or health care errors, including appropriate reporting of errors and incidents.
Obtain patient heights and weights according to the care plan.
Assist patients with ambulation, turning, and transfers using appropriate techniques and equipment, including gait belts and transfer mattresses.
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.
Assist with obtaining late trays as needed.
Follow infection-control precautions.
Clean food refrigerators weekly and maintain unit food inventory daily.
Prepare rooms for incoming patients by cleaning and making beds.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.