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Cna
Location:
Church Point, LA
Description:
JOB SUMMARY:The Certified Nurse Assistant performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The Nursing Assistant assists with patient cleaning, feeding, and preparation for treatment, takes and records vital signs, changes bed linen, prepares treatment trays and other supplies, and assists nursing service personnel with a variety of other patient care duties. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision. QUALIFICATIONS:? High School Diploma or equivalent.? Completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant training program.? Valid, unexpired CNA license? Current BLS/CPR certification? One year of full-time experience in a hospital or nursing facilitywith satisfactory reference from previous employer; Hospitalexperience preferred.? Strong written/verbal communication, organizational and customerservice skills a must.? Good physical stamina, mental health and personal hygiene habits.? Strong attention to detail? Understands healthcare philosophy of care and has empathy for theill, along with their loved ones.? Proven experience and ability to work in a team-based environment.? Ability to read, follow directions, work independently, and operatemobile documentation device.? Exceptional organizational skills, effective time management,ability to multi-task while still paying close attention to detail? Ability to take initiative and to see projects through tocompletion.? Ability to work collaboratively and compassionately with other staffin a fast growing, fast paced, and changing work environment.? Team player who shares and participates in the vision and goals ofASLH.? Ability to maintain confidentiality. JOB RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Director of Nursing; Works closely with all staff RN?s, APRN?s, & LPN?s receiving instructions/direction as necessary. Works closely with all CNA staff. DUTIES/JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment andattending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certaintask, report to the nurse immediately.2. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly(side rails, O2 etc.)3. Giving personal care including baths, oral hygiene, shampoos and changingbed linen as often as assigned.4. All procedures performed by the CNA shall be in compliance with currentstandards of nursing practice.5. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.6. Planning, preparing and assistance in feeding the patient nutritiousmeals as assigned.7. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse,respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriatecompleted/demonstrated skills competency.8. Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to preventbreakdown of tissue over bony prominences.9. Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the nurse.10. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the nurse ortherapist.11. Offering and assisting with bedpans/urinals.12. Provide assistance with mobility, transferring, walking, range of motionand other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as orderedwith appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.13. Keeping patient's room clean and orderly, as assigned.14. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures andstandards of personal and professional conduct.15. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams andactivities.16. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient'spersonal needs. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks or special projects, other than those stated in this description, by supervisors/Leadership Team.
Company:
Acadia St. Landry Hospital
Posted:
March 21 on PostJobFree
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Cna is a Nurse & Healthcare CNA Job at Acadia St. Landry Hospital located in Church Point LA. Find other listings like Cna by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare CNA Jobs.
Cna is a Nurse & Healthcare CNA Job at Acadia St. Landry Hospital located in Church Point LA. Find other listings like Cna by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare CNA Jobs.