Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Performs nurse aide duties that provide for the physical and emotional needs of the assigned patients.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to RAH policies and Maryland Nurse Practice Act.
• Performs work under the supervision of the Supervising Nurse
• Performs nurse aide duties, not limited to : personal care of the patient (bathing, dressing, or hygiene, toileting activities and feeding), transferring and ambulation activities, range of motion exercises, vital signs (temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure) and post mortem care.
• Receives direction from licensed nurses in planning and carrying out nursing aide care.
• Observes and reports to the licensed nurse the physical and psychological condition of the patient including any changes.
• Reports safety hazards and unusual incidents involving patients, visitors orself to the Supervising Nurse and to the office.
• Performs the following, provided that he / she has been trained, demonstrated competency and it is within the RAH policy and state law; colostomy care, maintain a weight limit of up to 50lbs, catheter care and med reminders

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Availability

Working Conditions / Environment

Primarily works in clients homes, travel required. Shift times and days vary.