Certified Nursing Assistant Acute Rehab Unit - Full Time Days

Kindred Hospital South Florida - Ft. Lauderdale - Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU); Seven Isles (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital South Florida - Ft. Lauderdale and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in delivering patient care across assigned areas.

You will assist with activities of daily living, provide personal care, and offer emotional support while performing clinical skills under supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, preparing rooms, assisting in admissions/transfers, responding to calls, and aiding in routine treatments.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with daily patient care.
• Position patients and help with activities of daily living.
• Record vital signs and document accurately.
• Prepare patient rooms and equipment for admissions/transfers.
• Assist with patient meals and feeding as needed.
• Respond to patient call lights and paging system promptly.
• Support RN/LPN with routine treatments under RN direction.

Skills

Fluent English

Good attendance

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Task organization

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under stress

Teamwork

Education

Nursing assistant course

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital South Florida - Ft. Lauderdale and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) offers the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. With 53 long-term acute care hospital beds, including an eight-bed Intensive Care Unit, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Similarly, our 11-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness. We are located in the heart of Ft. Lauderdale with easy access to many shops and restaurants.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned areas. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Essential Functions

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold performs.
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN.
• Ensures patients are in proper position and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in a timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk containers, cutting food for patients.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Approximate percentage of time required to travel 0%.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of course for nursing assistants.

Licenses/Certification

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification

Experience

• Minimum six months' experience in an acute care facility.