Safety Specialist, Watkins 2

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

13d

About The Position

The posting title is Safety Specialist, Watkins 2, but the job summary describes a C.N.A. who supports the patient care delivery team by performing delegated nursing, environmental service, and food service duties to enhance hospitalized patients’ satisfaction. The role provides patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse, follows established care standards and policies, and contributes to a clean, safe environment.

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 equivalent licensure from another state.
AHA CPR certification obtained within 60 days of hire.
Required behavioral attributes include 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 a licensed nurse’s direction and in accordance with standards of care, protocols, and established 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, bathing, shampooing, shaving, and brushing teeth.
Prioritize patient care appropriately, seek assistance when needed, and recognize the need for emergency intervention.
Respect each patient as an individual and provide care that supports dignity and positive self-regard.
Document pertinent patient information thoroughly, accurately, and on time 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 health care team members.
Participate in learning for colleagues and self by attending educational programs and in-services and assisting with orientation of new staff.
Identify risks to patient safety and opportunities to reduce medical or health care errors, including reporting errors and incidents appropriately.
Obtain patient heights and weights according to the care plan.
Assist patients with ambulation using appropriate techniques, including a gait belt.
Assist patients with turning and transferring between bed, stretcher, and chair using appropriate techniques, including a transfer mattress.
Provide incontinent care.
Assist patients with eating and drinking according to the care plan.
Maintain and document 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 policy.
Clean food refrigerators weekly.
Maintain unit food inventory daily.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.