Job DescriptionJob Summary:To assist licensed personnel in the delivery of quality patient care.
Essential Functions:- Provides for patient's personal hygiene as needed. Assist with showers and baths as indicated.
- Provides for activities of daily living: assists with meals as needed, assist with ambulation as needed. Provide fresh water and scheduled snacks between meal times.
- Performs I&O, checks vital signs and weight, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.
- Provides for comfort needs of patients.
- Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees.
- Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and co-workers; transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
- Promptly answers patients' call lights and requests.
- Reports observations of a patient to the nurse caring for the patient to ensure professional assessment.
- Instills confidence in the patient by maintaining a neat and clean appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner.
- Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
- Maintains good working relations among all nursing unit personnel and other hospital employees through appropriate communication.
- In special areas, performs duties as defined on specialized-skill list.
- With specialized training, and written approval, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to assigned area.
- Accepts reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for all patients.
Required SkillsMinimum Education:• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of Nurse Aide course or the equivalent.
Required License/Certifications:Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry (CNA).
BLS Certification-American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) Required. Must be current.
Handle with Care experience preferred.
Experience as Mental Health Technician preferred.