CNA/ CareGiver

CNA / Caregiver

Full-Time

Summary

Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the supervision of an RN / LPN.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informing RN / LPN of information collected.
• Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning bed-making, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination;

provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.

• Scheduling and Transportation to Appointments; transportation and errand services; providing life-enhancing activities meal planning;
• preparations and grocery shopping; medication reminders; light housekeeping and laundry for personal care watering plants;

taking care of pets; other home needs; assist physician and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing the non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.

• Note and reports any changes in patient's condition to the RN or LPN.
• Take and records vital signs, record I&O applies ice bags, administer douches and enemas.
• Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, provide patients with fresh drinking water.
• Perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing with appropriate training.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
• Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings.

Supports the development of other staff and formal learners.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Education

A CNA with med tech experience is preferred.

Experience

A minimum of 1 year of experience is preferred.

Degrees, Licensure, and / or Certification

Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate of Completion.

CPR and First Aid Card, ID, Physical, Social Security, and Background Check (CJIS).

Certified Medication Technician.

Must have a clean driving record .

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments and medications to patients.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety precautions applicable to working in a hospital.
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand English and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to document and communicate pertinent information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff.

Job Type : Full-Time

Monday-Friday

Job Location : Edgewood, MD