CNA, FT Days

Kindred Hospital St. Louis South; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital St. Louis South is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in an LTAC setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, provide emotional support, and perform basic clinical tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include hygiene assistance, vital signs, patient transport, room preparation, and timely documentation. Active CNA and BLS certifications are preferred; minimum six months in acute or long-term care is expected.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing personnel with patient care in assigned area.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake/output; document promptly.
• Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions, transfers and discharges; ensure cleanliness and comfort.
• Assist in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures; handle patient belongings.
• Respond to patient call lights, telephone, and paging system.
• Perform routine treatments under RN direction; assist with restraints as needed.
• Assist with meals and feeding; prepare items as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Good attendance

Communication

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital St. Louis South is a 38-bed long-term acute care hospital, offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; which includes a four-bed high observation unit for patients who need extra attention. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. Located near I-270/Tesson Ferry Rd, we are a short drive from nearby shops and restaurants.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. 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, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.

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 percent of time required to travel:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certification

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification

Experience

• Minimum six months' experience in acute or long-term care facility.