Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant IWestern Massachusetts Hospital operated by the Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking attentive and caring Nursing Assistants (NA) for full and part time positions who are passionate about building meaningful relationships and have the ability to provide outstanding care and service to our patient population. The ideal candidates will assist in the daily living routine of our residents, assess and communicate changes in condition and recommend solutions in care and service, under the direction of a professional nurse. This is a full time, 40-hour position. The schedule is 3pm-11:30pm with rotating days off and every other weekend required. Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.Duties and Responsibilities: Provide direct care to residents and assist with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, mobility, incontinence care, dressing, feeding and other services of support. Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assigned. Accompany patients to appointments and recreational activities. Assist nurses and physicians with exams or treatments, including turning and positioning of patients, draping, and use of safety measures as necessary. Review resident chart and participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the Nursing Care Plan; provide input to the assigned nurse for continued plan development. Recognize urgent or emergency patient care situations; seek assistance of the nursing staff and/or physician on duty. Establish supportive relationships with patients and their families to promote positive interactions; incorporate the mission and philosophy of the hospital. Develop and promote a safe environment for quality client care through adherence of established policies, procedures, and standards. Participate in in-services and daily/weekly staff meetings as required.Required Qualifications: Ability to follow written/oral instructions and gather information through observation and questioning individuals. Talent for working in a team setting or group situation. Skilled in interacting with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress. Preferred Qualifications: Current, active certification as a Nurse Aide in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Ability to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, and team members. Demonstrated attention to detail with readiness to respond appropriately when needed. Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information. Skilled in the use of utilizing a computer for completion of work assignments.About Western Massachusetts Hospital: The Western Massachusetts Hospital is the only public hospital operating in the western region of Massachusetts with a mission to serve as a medical safety net for many uninsured and under-insured citizens residing in the region. Western Massachusetts Hospital provides both acute and chronic hospital care to patients with a variety of chronic diseases and complicated medical conditions, such as: Cardiac and pulmonary disease Chronic neurological disorders Complications of strokes Dementia with major behavioral issues End stage terminal illnesses of various diagnoses.Consider joining our dynamic team of health care professionals in a work environment that provides high staff to patient ratio and delivers high quality care to all patients on all units. Enjoy the opportunity to provide quality services in a long-term care setting where familiar faces are the norm rather than the exception.