Nurses Aide - Nursing - CROSSRIDGE

JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication, and basic mathematics as acquired through official completion of high school or its equivalent. Ability to perform support activities in patient care as required through completion of an approved Vo-Tech program or certified as a Nurse Aide through the Office of Long Term Care, or after completion of a minimum of one semester of an RN/LPN program with a nursing skills checklist completed by their nursing instructor.

PCT experience within the last year will be considered in lieu of formal training. Experience PCT experience within the last year will be considered in lieu of formal training. Physical This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Maintains good physical and emotional well being.

Job responsibilities

require a considerable amount of physical work. The individual will be required to assist with lifting and moving patients, pushing of carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment; and lifting of up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 40 pounds. Pushing/ pulling up to 350 pounds. The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties, obtain clerical supplies, checking stock, etc..

The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout the halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies. Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills. Trips to various departments will be required. The position does have some heavy exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

Exposure to infectious wastes and body fluids may mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles. Responsible for one (1) 12 hour shift per day. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital.

JOB SUMMARY

Modern healthcare requires everyone to go above and beyond. The C.N.A is responsible for performing assigned patient care activities and assisting licensed nursing personnel. They support the organization#s mission, vision and values. Applying knowledge of patient#s age and cultural diversity, along with their spiritual and emotional needs into the provision of patient care is required.

The C.N.A. is responsible for the contribution to the provision of quality patient care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.