Electrical Technician

Electrical Source; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Source in Hopkinsville, KY seeks a compassionate Nurse Aide (CNA) to support licensed personnel in delivering quality patient care. Primary duties include personal hygiene, ADLs, vital signs, and safe patient transport.

The role requires completion of a Nurse Aide course, a High School/GED, and current Kentucky CNA registry with BLS Healthcare Provider certification. Work is on-site in a clinical setting with teamwork and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of Nurse Aide course or the equivalent.
• Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry (CNA).
• BLS Certification—American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) Required. Must be current.

Responsibilities

• Provides for patients personal hygiene: bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves.
• Assists with activities of daily living: meals, feeds patients, ambulates, turns and positions patients; provides water between meals.
• Performs I&O, checks vital signs and weight, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.
• Maintains safe, clean environment for patients and co-workers; transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
• Promptly answers patients' call lights and reports observations to the nurse caring for the patient.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Successful completion of Nurse Aide course or the equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

To assist licensed personnel in the delivery of quality patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Provides for patient's personal hygiene: gives bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assists with showers.
• Provides for activities of daily living: assists with meals and feeds patients; ambulates, turns, and positions patients; provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Performs I&O, checks vital signs and weight, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.
• Provides for comfort needs of patients.
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and co-workers; transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
• Promptly answers patients' call lights and requests.
• Reports observations of a patient to the nurse caring for the patient to ensure professional assessment.
• Instills confidence in the patient by maintaining a neat and clean appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner.
• Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
• Maintains good working relations among all nursing unit personnel and other hospital employees through appropriate communication.
• In special areas, performs duties as defined on specialized-skill list.
• With specialized training, and written approval, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to assigned area.
• Accepts reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for all patients.

Required Skills

Minimum Education:

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of Nurse Aide course or the equivalent.

Required License/Certifications:

Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry (CNA).

BLS Certification—American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) Required. Must be current

Required Experience

• Mental Health Tech.

Qualifications:
Minimum Education:

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of Nurse Aide course or the equivalent.

Required License/Certifications:

Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry (CNA).

BLS Certification—American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) Required. Must be current