Compassionate CNA - Med/Surg IMCU

Methodist Hospitals; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville, IN is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, focusing on comfort, safety and hygiene for assigned patients. You will assist with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating and bed care, while documenting care and reporting changes to licensed staff.

CPR certification and CNA certification are preferred. Minimum education includes a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Ability to clearly communicate patient's status to Licensed Nursing Staff.
• Ability to verbally communicate with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently.
• Nurse Assistant certification and CPR are preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating, transporting and bed making.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, patient rooms and areas as assigned.
• Measures and records vital signs and intake/output as directed.
• Reports status changes to licensed nursing staff and documents in the medical record.

Skills

Clear communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Nurse Assistant Preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant Certified

CPR Certification

Job description

Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville, IN is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, focusing on comfort, safety and hygiene for assigned patients. You will assist with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating and bed care, while documenting care and reporting changes to licensed staff.

CPR certification and CNA certification are preferred. Minimum education includes a High School Diploma or GED.