CNA, Wilkes-Barre Transitional Rehab Unit (FT Evenings)

Allied Services; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Allied Services in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to assist nursing staff with routine tasks and patient care. The role includes transporting and preparing residents and equipment, while maintaining hygienic conditions on the unit.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of Nurse Aide competency evaluation, and CPR certification. Six months of geriatric experience is preferred; be able to rotate to other units when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; Nurse Aide program completed or in progress.
• Six months of geriatric Nurse Aide experience preferred.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained and maintained.

Responsabilités

• Assist nurses with routine assignments and patient care.
• Transport and prepare residents and equipment; keep areas hygienic.
• Demonstrate knowledge to provide age-appropriate care; rotate as needed.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient interaction

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program

Description du poste

• Job Category CNA
• Employee Type 1-Full Time
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Becky Snyder
• Phone [phone]

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse, the Certified Nurse Aide assists nurses in carrying out routine assignments, transporting and preparing residents and equipment and keeping equipment and areas in an orderly hygienic condition.

The Certified Nurse Aide must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Completion of Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Six months experience as a Nurse Aide in a geriatric setting preferred.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

Must meet federal requirements for enrollment on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry upon employment; OR within 120 days of employment, must successfully complete the required Nurse Aide course and competency examination.

Must be sixteen years of age or older (will work within restrictions of child labor law).

CPR Certification required or must be obtained and maintained.

Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction (including promoting and maintaining positive relationships) with patients, visitors or other hospital personnel.

Must adhere to nursing policies and standards and maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Must be willing to rotate to other units as necessary.