Nursing Assistant (NA) Weekend Option

Select Medical•Lake Saint Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture between Select Medical and SSM Health, is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) for their Weekend Option program. This role is crucial in providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients with a wide range of complex medical conditions, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The hospital is committed to supporting employee career growth and personal well-being through comprehensive orientation, generous PTO, and robust benefits.

Requirements

Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Hospital experience, certification as a nursing assistant preferred (maybe required based on some state requirements)

Responsibilities

Obtaining vital signs, height, weight and demographic data.
Assisting patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing (bed bath, chair at sink, tub and shower), oral hygiene, shaving and hair care.
Delivering meals and snacks, feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves and documenting oral intake, including supplements.
Turning and positioning immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participating in mobility program.
Answering patient call lights and performing services that add to the physical well-being of the patient.
Transportation of the patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers.