CNA Days ARU

DescriptionAt ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.Job SummaryAssists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned areas. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.Essential FunctionsConsults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient careProvides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in roomMaintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lightingAssists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge proceduresAssist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal propertyAnswers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriateUnder the direction of the Registered Nurse, routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold performsAble to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RNEnsures patients are in proper position and alignmentAssist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment proceduresServes and removes patient meal tray in a timely mannerAssists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk containers, cutting food for patientsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsMust read, write and speak fluent EnglishMust have good and regular attendanceExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsBasic computer knowledgeAble to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situationsAbility to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departmentsApproximate percentage of time required to travel 0%Performs other related duties as assignedQualificationsEducation* Completion of course for nursing assistantsLicenses/Certification* Current Nursing Assistant Certification* BLS CertificationExperience* Minimum six months' experience in an acute care facility