Nursing Assistant or Will-Train/Trainee, Med Surg

Cape Cod Healthcare; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking compassionate Nursing Assistants to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives through direct care and support. As a Nursing Assistant or Trainee, you'll be responsible for essential tasks such as measuring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring patient comfort. The position includes comprehensive training programs to enhance your skills and knowledge, making it an ideal starting point for a rewarding career in healthcare. Join this forward-thinking organization and be part of a team that values service excellence and patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Relevant certifications such as BLS, CNA, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and assist with daily living activities.
• Measure vital signs and ensure infection control standards.
• Provide service excellence to patients and facilitate communication with RNs.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

Nursing Assistant or Will-Train/Trainee, Med Surg

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Job Responsibilities

• Must be courteous to patients, customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Identify and locate needed accessories to facilitate transport.
• Answer call lights and answer the telephone.
• Make beds, both empty and occupied.
• Set up all equipment routinely used on home base units.
• Prepare rooms for admission and assist with patient discharges.
• Remove linens and ensure proper sanitation.
• Wear facility-provided identification badges at all times.
• Provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Facilitate communication with RNs to ensure the best patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Additional Duties for Nursing Assistants

• Transport patients via wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Measure vital signs, oxygen saturation, weights, and collect non-invasive specimens.
• Assist with turning, positioning, ambulation, and toileting.
• Assist with ADLs and complete patient care as needed.
• Set up and assist with use of medical equipment, including commodes, bedpans, and walkers.
• Manage drainage devices and perform postmortem care.

Patient Care Tech Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs, dress wounds, administer medications, and perform procedures like suctioning and phlebotomy.
• Collect samples for testing and perform routine lab tests.
• Assist with feeding, bathing, and mobility.
• Ensure infection control standards are followed.

Position Details

64PP (32 hours/week), rotating days, 7 AM - 3 PM, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant certifications such as BLS, CNA, or equivalent experience.

Training Programs

• Nursing Assistant Trainee (Apprenticeship): includes classroom and on-the-job training, must complete within 6 months.
• Will-Train Program: includes classroom and on-the-job training, successful completion required.