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About The Position

Requirements

• Six months of experience within the last three years in a hospital, clinic, or SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant, or student nurse with one semester in a clinical setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Complete the annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate during initial training or orientation, no later than 30 days from hire or transfer.
• Service orientation: actively look for ways to help people.
• Critical thinking: use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Current California State Nurse Assistant certification preferred.
• A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles is desired.
• Internal candidates who do not have the required experience but hold a Certified Nursing Assistant license may be considered at management’s discretion.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient call signals, lights, bells, or intercoms to determine patients’ needs.
• Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
• Assist patients with daily living activities, including getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, walking, and exercising.
• Review patients’ dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to help ensure they receive an appropriate diet.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output, and report changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
• Observe or examine patients for symptoms requiring medical attention, including bruises, open wounds, changes in cognition, abnormal vital signs, distress, or blood in urine.
• Document or report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
• Comply with the hospital’s mission and values.
• Take an active role in rounding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.