CNA: Compassionate Patient Care & Support

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Care New England Health System is seeking a certified Nurse Aide who can provide nursing procedures and patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will attend to the personal needs and comfort of patients and assist the staff nurse with routine tasks while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include documenting care, preparing equipment, observing changes in patient condition, and collaborating with the health care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of approved Nursing Assistant Training program.
• Rhode Island CNA license and CPR certification required.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations.
• Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, and feeding, and provides written reports for the patient's medical record on care provided.
• Prepares and checks equipment/supplies and utilizes resources and materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Observes and communicates changes in the patient's condition to the staff nurse and/or nursing supervisor.
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team.
• Supports unit-based Quality Assurance activities and maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy and responds appropriately to verbal and non-verbal behavior of patients, family, visitors, and hospital personnel.
• Participates in educational programs and in-services meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant Training program

Job description

The Care New England Health System is seeking a certified Nurse Aide who can provide nursing procedures and patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will attend to the personal needs and comfort of patients and assist the staff nurse with routine tasks while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include documenting care, preparing equipment, observing changes in patient condition, and collaborating with the health care team.