Nursing Assistant Rehabilitation

Overview

Nursing Assistant - Rehab Unit

UnityPoint - St. Luke's - Sioux City Downtown

Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week, Nights 7pm-7am, rotating weekends and holidays

Provides direct, hands-on patient support across nursing units under the supervision of licensed staff. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, promoting safe ambulation and transport using appropriate equipment, accurately documenting care and treatments, monitoring patient safety and condition, and promptly communicating observations and changes to the care team.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with ADL’s according to hospital procedures, reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to nurse in charge of patient.
• Assists with ambulation of patients and uses assist devices as appropriate to protect patient and staff member. 
• Assists with restocking of rooms and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Attends appropriate training programs, unit meetings and other mandatory meetings.
• Seeks to be involved in unit improvements, quality projects, and other enhancements to patient care. 
• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

Qualifications

Education:  

• Must be actively enrolled in high school or equivalent program. 
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred. 

Experience:  

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred. 

License(s)/Certification(s):  

• Must attend UPHSL Nursing Assistant training or completion of training in nursing school that covers nursing assistant type duties. 
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of hire required. 
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.