Direct Patient Care Technician (CNA)

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital - Official; Seneca (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital - Official is seeking a CNA-in-training to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision. You will assist patients with daily activities, personal care, comfort, and essential tasks in a hospital setting.

The position requires enrollment in high school or an equivalent program, CNA certification in the state, CPR certification, and basic computer/clerical skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent.
• Req. Cert./ Current CNA certificate in the state where employed, CPR certified.
• Computer and clerical experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement program, environmental and infection control standards.
• Performs basic nursing procedures, including collection of lab specimens, thermal applications, application of simple dressing, and perineal care.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, intake and output.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and dismissal procedures of the patient.
• Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, bed pans, transportation, skin care, oral care and positioning.
• Keeps the patient’s room straightened and clean.
• Maintains patient documentation as outlined by hospital policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient data. Use complete discretion when discussing patient information.
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of medical treatment.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and maintains professionalism.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as required.
• Orders supplies for nursing floor and ER units as needed from central supply.
• Follows all hospital infection prevention policies, including proper hand hygiene, use of PPE, and ensures patient care equipment is cleaned, disinfected, and stored appropriately after each use.
• Monitors and restocks patient care areas with necessary supplies.

Skills

CPR certified

Computer experience

Clerical experience

CNA certificate

Education

High school student

Job description

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital - Official is seeking a CNA-in-training to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision. You will assist patients with daily activities, personal care, comfort, and essential tasks in a hospital setting.

The position requires enrollment in high school or an equivalent program, CNA certification in the state, CPR certification, and basic computer/clerical skills.