C.N.A/Patient Care Tech - Family Centered Maternity Suite (Part-Time)

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you will find other important information about this position. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. Current certification issued by state where services will be performed: MD: Certified Nursing Assistant through the Maryland Department of Health; OH: Nurse’s Aide Certification through the Ohio Department of Health; PA: Nurse’s Aide Certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Health; WV: Nurse’s Aide Certification through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Preferred Qualifications Prior patient care experience. Core Duties and Responsibilities Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to the Nursing Staff immediately. Assists the Nursing Staff with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties. Records vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures; records oral intake and outputs. Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients. Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent infection control and safety for patients visitors and employees. Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure. Communicates with Nursing Staff regarding nutrition issues. Assists department with administrative tasks to support department operations. Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking. Working Environment Working closely with others. Working protracted or irregular hours. Working around biohazards. Working around infectious diseases. Working with or near the deceased. Working with hands in water. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. Skills and Abilities Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients. Ability to adapt to changing environments. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program. Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Garrett Regional Medical Center