CNA Medical Days FT

CNA Medical Days FT

Days 7a-7p

Application must be filled out entirely to be considered for interview process.

Scope of responsibility:

As a certified nurse aide you will be under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. You will be responsible for providing patient care activities including feeding, monitoring of vital signs, specimen collection, monitors and responds to patient needs and patient transportation. Other duties include acquiring necessary equipment for procedures and explain procedures to patients and families, clean equipment, meal trays and restores rooms after patient discharge. Also provides appropriate assistance to patients with ADLs and mobility as directed by therapy staff and helps to maintain a clean and safe environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse or LVN in charge.

Responsible to Director of Medical/Telemetry Unit

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Training and experience:

Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider

1 year current hospital or nursing home Nurse Aide experience or completion of Nurse Aide Course preferred

Current certification through the Texas Nurse Aide Registry

Health and background requirements:

Employment contingent upon successful completion of:

Background check

Lab work

Immunization records

Physical:

Sitting – occasionally

Stationary standing – frequently

Walking – frequently

Ability to be mobile – continually

Crouching (bend at knees) –occasionally

Kneeling/Crawling –rarely

Stooping (bend at waist) –occasionally

Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – frequently

Turn/Pivot –occasionally

Climbing –n/a

Balancing –rarely

Reaching overhead –frequently

Reaching extension –continually

Pushing/Pulling – Frequently

Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs) - Frequently

Other physical demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – continually

Other physical demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – continually

Other physical demands: Vision (near and/or far) –continually

Other physical demands: Ability to distinguish colors –continually

Other physical demands: Ability to drive – n/a

Environment:

Risk of electrical shock – continually

Risk of radiation –n/a

Fumes or airborne particles – rarely

Chemicals –occasionally

Moving mechanical parts –rarely

Noise level –n/a

Weather conditions – n/a

Bloodborne exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) continually

Respirator fit testing required annually

Age of patient population served:

Children 1-12 years

Adolescents 13-18 years

Geriatrics 70+

Adults 19-70 years

Qualifications:

Education: High School or better (preferred)

Licenses & certifications:

Basic Life Support (required)

Certified Nurse Aide (required)

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