CNA | Full-Time | Nights (4401)

POSITION PURPOSE:
Care for Med/Surg patients under the direction of nursing and medical staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answers and responds to call lights or alarms to determine patients’ needs.
• Bathes, dresses and undresses patients.
• Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients that require help.
• Transports patients or assists patients to walk.
• Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent skin breakdown.
• Changes bed linens, runs errands within the hospital, directs visitors and answers telephones.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
• Performs patient accu-checks and reports results appropriately.
• Straightens patient rooms as necessary and makes sure the walkways are free of clutter to provide an environment to assist in fall prevention.
• Document in electronic medical record as necessary.
• Report changes in patient status or needs to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Supports and participates in department performance improvement.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of Medina Healthcare System.
• Other duties as assigned or delegated by licensed personnel.