Temporary NA/CNA, Watkins 1

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

4d•Onsite

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 hospitalized patients’ satisfaction. The role provides patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse and in accordance with standards of care, protocols, and established policies and procedures. This temporary position is 32 hours per week, on nights from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., four nights a week. The schedule may fall Sunday through Saturday and includes every other weekend and holiday. Pay ranges are $18.50–$28.28 for Nurse Aides and $20.00–$30.00 for CNAs. Final compensation depends on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. The position requires a high school diploma as preferred, a qualifying patient-care credential or nursing-program progress, and one year of long-term-care experience. AHA CPR certification and MOAB class completion are required within 60 days of hire.

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 licensure from another state.
One year of experience in a long-term-care facility.
AHA CPR certification obtained within 60 days of hire.
MOAB class completion within 60 days of hire.
High school diploma preferred.
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

Med/Surg experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under a licensed nurse’s direction and according to established standards, protocols, and policies.
Collect basic health data as directed by a licensed nurse.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, nutrition, ambulation, bathing, shampooing, shaving, and oral care.
Prioritize patient care, seek assistance when needed, and recognize when emergency intervention is required.
Treat each patient with respect and provide care that supports dignity and positive self-regard.
Document pertinent patient information thoroughly, accurately, and on time according to established standards.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and identify or remove safety hazards.
Communicate timely and thorough information about assigned patients to the supervising licensed nurse and other healthcare team members.
Participate in education and in-services, support colleagues’ learning, and assist with orientation of new staff.
Identify patient-safety risks and opportunities to reduce healthcare errors, including reporting errors and incidents appropriately.
Obtain patient heights and weights according to the care plan.
Assist with ambulation using appropriate techniques, including a gait belt, and assist with turning and transfers 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.
Assist with obtaining late trays as needed.
Follow infection-control precautions.
Clean food refrigerators weekly and maintain unit food inventory daily.
Prepare patient rooms for the next patient by cleaning and making the bed.