CNA Full Time

The nurse assistant assists the R.N. with provision of direct patient care and other non-nursing duties. The age of patients served range from pediatric to adult. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, and oral care.Distributes and retrieves food trays.Feeds or assists with feeding those patients unable to unwilling to feed themselves.Obtains, monitors, accurately records and reports vital signs, intake and output, weight, and nutrition intake.Observes patients for any changes in behavior, mentation or physical ability.Reports to the primary care RN or LPN, any unusual interactions with visitors/ family than my indicate abuse.Orders and maintains medical supplies used for nursing unit.Demonstrates skills competency as verified by Skills Check List.Communicates with patients on an age appropriate level.Floats to all acute, Swing-Bed rooms, ER as assigned.Recognizes and meets the needs of special needs patients.Uses universal precautions at all times and demonstrates knowledge of infection control practices.Respects the right of all patients to privacy, courtesy, and respect.Demonstrates an understanding of life safety and emergency preparedness.Participates in all mandatory and other job specific educational offerings.Answers call lights.Functions as a team member.Provides a safe work environment by identifying and reporting any safety hazards found throughout the facility.Adheres to all policies and procedures including but not limited to life safety, hazardous waste, administrative, infection control, OSHA, nursing, and human resourcesDemonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission MCH.Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.