Nursing Assistant / CNA - Whittier Rehab Hospital

Whittier Health Network•Westborough, MA

4d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is a small community hospital that does big things to help people. Our two hospital units specialize in caring for medically complex patients with a similar acuity to a medical surgical or telemetry unit. With our population typically staying for 2-3 weeks, caregivers see the same patients make progress over time. We are currently seeking caring energetic and invested CNA staff New and experiences CNA's are welcome to apply.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Previous hospital experience in geriatric/adolescent and rehabilitation or per recommendation by Director of Nursing.
Certified Nursing Assistant certificate required.
Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
Certificate in BLS or Adult, Child and Infant

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living specific to culture, age and developmental level.
Assist patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Prepares patients for meals, assists/feeds patients as needed.
Distributes water and other nourishments to patients.
Positions and transfers patients.
Assists in ambulation.
Assists in toileting needs; use of bedpan, urinal, commode and ostomy care.
Performs range of motion exercises.
Routine skin care.
Takes and records vital signs; temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
Measures and records intake and output.
Weighs patients with the appropriate scale as directed by the licensed nurse.
Applies anti-embolic stockings.
Assists with post-mortem care.
Performs fingerstick blood glucose monitoring.
Performs bladder scanning.
Collects specimens (urine, stool).
Sets up suction equipment.
Performs oral care and hygiene including yankauer suctioning.