Nursing Assistant Minneapolis / Saint Paul

Job Description

Job Description

The Nursing Assistant provides essential support in patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role includes assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a clean and safe patient environmental

Key Responsibilities :

• Patient Care : Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Vital Signs : Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates.
• Mobility Assistance : Aid in patient mobility, including turning, positioning, and transferring patients using proper body mechanics and equipment.
• Observation : Observe patients' conditions, report changes to the nursing staff, and document care provided.
• Environmental Maintenance : Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment by making beds, changing linens, and managing patient supplies.
• Support : Provide emotional support to patients and their families, and respond to call lights and patient requests promptly.
• Equipment Handling : Properly use and maintain medical equipment and supplies.
• Compliance : Adhere to all healthcare regulations, hospital policies, and infection control procedures.

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