Nursing Assistant Specialist-PT

Premier Health•Moraine, OH

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant Specialist is a paraprofessional member of the health care team who provides physical and mental support for patients. The role includes light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, and incidental personal care. The specialist may work under the supervision of a licensed nurse to perform assigned basic nursing tasks. The specialist is assigned to cases by the Scheduling Department and works with patients in a variety of settings. The posting lists 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and mentions paid mileage and benefits.

Requirements

High school completion or GED.
CPR certification.
One to three years of job-related experience.
Successful completion of a nurse’s aide training course within the last twelve months, direct patient care experience within the last six months, or currently being enrolled in nursing school with core nursing classes completed.
Ability to read, write, follow written instructions, and document care given.
Complete agency competencies.
Good physical and emotional health; ability to stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds; and good personal hygiene.
Self-directed and able to work with little direct supervision.
Maturity to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients, patients’ families, and office personnel.
Sincere interest in and sympathetic attitude toward caring for sick and disabled people at home.
Meet all agency personnel policies.
Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Provide physical and mental support for patients.
Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.
Provide companionship and incidental personal care.
Perform basic nursing tasks as assigned, potentially under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Document care given and follow written instructions.