Nursing Assistant 2W - FT

We are hiring a Nursing Assistant 2W FT for one of our clients in Geneva, NY.

Job Description:

• The Nursing Assistant performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary to address the personal need and comfort of patients in an environment that promotes dignity and healing.
• Performs vital signs and activities of daily living as outlined on plan of care inclusive of ADL's. Assists on hourly rounding and documents care rendered per guidelines.
• Meets nutrition needs of patients as outlined in the plan of care, and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Performs meal delivery, sets up trays and adaptive equipment; assists with feeding, and distributes nourishments while honoring choices. Properly documents per policy, protocol, and procedure.
• Maintains patient comfort and safety as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Turns and positions patients, provides skin care, immediately answers call lights/alarms, places mats, positions low beds, etc Assures rehabilitation needs are met as outlined in the care plan and in accordance with policy and procedures, including ROM, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices.
• Documents rehab per guidelines. Identifies changes in patient physical and emotional status and reports changes promptly to nurse. Appropriately participates in shift changeover communication providing complete and relevant information about patients for which they provided cared.
• Must demonstrate stronger interpersonal skills, Computer literacy and customer serivce/patient-centered focus.
• Must possess a basic knowledge of healthcare and/or nursing assistant role.
• An entry level support role requiring basic skills
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Healing Environment principles of being professional, communicating effectively and attending to the environment.
• This is evidenced by work behavior which ensures safety, promotes dignity, respect, well being, and exemplifies healthy relationships.
• The staff member must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed by pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient group.
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated.
• Required tasks involve a potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Qualification:

• BLS required through AHA/RQI

Education required:

• Minimum High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Post Secondary Education in Health or human Services

Experience required:

• 1-2 years customer service/health related experience
• 1-2 Years in Customer Service and/or Health Related Experience

Work hours:

• FT 3X12 per week (D/N rotation required), EOW and Holiday
• 3x12s, Day/Night shift rotation, EOW and Holiday.
• Candidate must be able to work through the holiday season, 20 to 26-week contracts
• Must have hospital experience, must be willing and able to float to SSMH if needed

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