Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant

Under direct supervision assists the professional nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care.

Education and Licensure

HS Diploma or equivalent Licensure: Heart Saver (CPR Certification), CNA, Current registration with State of Maryland Board of Nursing Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant

Experience

At least 6 months experience in direct patient care preferred

Skills

Ability to read and write English in order to provide basic patient care, to understand and communicate detailed instructions relating to basic patient care, and perform simple calculations in order to take and record weights, vital signs, and routine information in patient charts Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff in a courteous manner. Competent to safety handle medications

Patient & Workplace Safety

Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.

Patient Population

Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Provides for care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of nurse Uses proper infection prevention techniques Performs and records delegated nursing care procedures Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnel Utilizes resources conscientiously Assists patients with basic activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, etc.), including changing linens Assists in patient mobility and turning, as needed Transfer/transport medications from one area to another as needed Distributes patient trays and nourishments, fills water pitchers, assists patients with feeding if necessary, and collects trays at end of meal as needed Promptly responds to patients' call lights to determine patients' needs in a timely manner and responds to routine requests and relays information to nursing personnel as needed

GBMC Values

Respect: I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment. Excellence: I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others. Accountability: I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems. Teamwork: I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed. Ethical Behavior: I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient. Results: I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Pay Range: $15.00 - $22.00 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity: GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.