About the position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Beverly, MA retains its small-town charm while offering big-city amenities. 35 miles northeast of Boston, Beverly is a postcard community showcasing all that New England has to offer and more! If you are a caretaker at heart, consider joining the Beverly Hospital team as a Nursing Assistant under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of your patients. The Nursing Assistant will provide basic care activities and provide personal needs, comfort and safety of your patient. The Nursing Assistant assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility will be focus on performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks and procedures for which they have been trained. The Nursing Assistant must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.
Responsibilities
- Perform Vital Signs
- Measure Height and Weight
- Monitor Oxygen Saturation
- Report all unusual observations to the nurse
- Collect various specimens for analysis
- Record and measure intake and output
- Provide personal care and assist with daily activities
- Perform basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN
- Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
- Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
- Basic computer skills (preferred)
- Medical terminology (preferred)
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
Nice-to-haves
- CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Support for achieving a healthy and balanced life
