CNA-Certified Nurse Aide

Job description

Description
Job Title: CNA-Certified Nurse Aide
Location: Cherry County Hospital
Position: PRN
Join Our Team as a (CNA) Certified Nurse Aide!
Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and dynamic environment?
Cherry County Hospital and Clinic invites you to become a part of our dedicated team, where you'll assist professional nursing staff and
meet the day-to-day needs of our patients. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and
the chance to work with a collaborative team that values excellence in patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide patient care including baths, back rubs, bed making, vitals, passing trays, feeding patients, enemas, and specimen collection.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, dismissals, ICU, and terminal patients.
• Perform housekeeping tasks to keep patient rooms, utility rooms, and nourishment centers clean.
• Respond to patient lights, provide necessary assistance, and notify nurses as needed.
• Answer the telephone and greet the public promptly and tactfully.
• Understand and use the intercom system effectively.
• Participate in at least 50% of pertinent workshops annually.
• Assist in evaluating the work performance of staff members.
• Aid in the training of new personnel.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Cooperate and work well with staff, the public, and physicians.
• Perform clerical functions such as recording vitals and diet.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients' medical, personal, and financial records.
• Adhere to Corporate Compliance policies and procedures.
• Comply with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Abilities Required:
• Knowledge of good body mechanics and hospital procedures.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality regarding patient care services.
• Competence in assembling, disassembling, and operating equipment.
• Ability to follow directions and report general observations.
• Ability to exercise some independent judgment.
• Preference for working with the public and other staff.
• Willingness to accept change and perform a variety of tasks, including some that may be unpleasant.
• Knowledge of state and federal confidentiality laws, including HIPAA.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• The work is physically and emotionally demanding, involving lifting and positioning patients.
• Requires working in close proximity with others in a clean, favorable environment.
• Regular working hours with the possibility of overtime.
• Dexterity needed to operate equipment, telephone, intercom system, and other tasks as required.
• Must be agile and able to move carefully around patients and equipment.
• Job involves potential exposure to hazardous materials such as contaminated body fluids.
• Repetitive use of hands, arms, and eyes, which could result in strain.
• Must possess knowledge and insight to comply with universal precautions and hospital policies.

Join Cherry County Hospital and Clinic and be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
Cherry County Hospital and Clinic is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
Minimum Job Qualifications:
• Completion of a minimum of one year of high school.
• Minimum age requirement of 16 years.
• Certification as a CNA.