Certified Nursing Assistant 3pm-11pm

Company: Optalis Healthcare
Location: Grosse Pointe
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

A CNA's daily responsibilities will be to deliver direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LPN in charge. Their role will be to maintain patient comfort and safety. They'll also need to follow all departmental policies and procedures as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards. They'll represent the facility with integrity, free of gifts or improper inducements. A CNA adheres to the facility's Core Values and mission with complete regard for the dignity of each person.CNA Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Providing great patient care.Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.Other duties as assigned.CNA Requirements:State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.COVID 19 Vaccination or ExemptionAbility to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.Valid identification.Comfortable using a computer.Experience:Prior experience in long term care is preferred.Prior experience with Infection Control is preferred.#GPW

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