CNA II: Patient Care & Vital Signs Specialist

Methodist Hospitals; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals is seeking a patient care assistant to work under licensed nursing staff and provide direct care to patients to ensure comfort, safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, toileting, feeding, transferring, and helping transport patients while maintaining clean rooms and equipment. CPR and CNA certification are required, with high school diploma or GED as a minimum.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Healthcare/Medical - Nurse Assistant preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating, transporting and bed making.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, patient rooms and other areas.
• Measures and records vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, glucometer readings, oxygen saturation, weight and intake/output.

Skills

Communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Nurse Assistant Preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant

CPR Certification

Job description

Methodist Hospitals is seeking a patient care assistant to work under licensed nursing staff and provide direct care to patients to ensure comfort, safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, toileting, feeding, transferring, and helping transport patients while maintaining clean rooms and equipment. CPR and CNA certification are required, with high school diploma or GED as a minimum.