Safety Specialist, Watkins 2

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

11d

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 the satisfaction of hospitalized patients. The role provides patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse and follows standards of care and practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures. The position is per diem and includes all shifts.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working in a long-term care facility.
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 an equivalent out-of-state credential.
Obtain AHA CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly; frequently kneeling, reaching, and feeling; and occasionally crouching and stooping.
Required behavioral attributes: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer-service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking, and information seeking.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.
Med/Surg experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse and in accordance with applicable standards, protocols, policies, and procedures.
Collect basic health data as directed by a licensed nurse.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, toileting, nutrition, ambulation, bathing, shampooing, shaving, and brushing teeth.
Prioritize patient care appropriately, seek help from appropriate resources, and recognize the need for emergency intervention.
Respect patients as individuals and provide care that supports their dignity and positive self-regard.
Document pertinent patient information thoroughly, accurately, and promptly according to established standards.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and identify or remove safety hazards.
Provide timely, thorough information about assigned patients to the supervising licensed nurse and other healthcare team members.
Participate in learning for colleagues and self, attend educational programs and in-services, and assist with orientation of new staff.
Identify patient-safety risks and opportunities to reduce medical or healthcare errors, including appropriate reporting of errors and incidents.
Obtain assigned patients’ heights and weights according to the care plan.
Assist patients with ambulation, turning in bed, and transfers between bed, stretcher, or chair using appropriate techniques and equipment, such as a gait belt or transfer mattress.
Provide incontinence care.
Assist patients with eating and drinking according to the care plan.
Maintain and document patients’ fluid intake, output measurements, and vital signs according to the care plan.
Assist with obtaining late trays as needed.
Maintain infection-control precautions according to the Infection Control Policy.
Clean food refrigerators weekly.
Maintain unit food inventory daily.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.