Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Full Time Nights

Job Title

Kindred Hospital Westminster is a 109-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 16-bed ICU and four negative pressure rooms. Located just outside of downtown Westminster, we are surrounded by restaurants and shops within a short drive.

Job Description

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Essential Functions

Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care

Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.

Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.

Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.

Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures

Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property

Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold

Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN

Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment

Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures

Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner

Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Must read, write and speak fluent English

Must have good and regular attendance

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Basic computer knowledge

Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations

Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments

Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%

Performs other related duties as assigned

Pay Range

$23.00 - $24.47/Hour

Benefits

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certification

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) and BCLS - Basic Life Support Like AHA or Red Cross Within Facility-Specified time frame (Required)

Experience

6 months in an acute care or long-term care facility (Preferred)