CNA | Full-Time | Days (4182)

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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Current Texas Certified Nurse Assistant.

- Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.

- BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

- Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.

- Must be able to sit and walk for extended periods of time.

- Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient care activities.