Geriatric Psychiatry CNA: Compassionate Care

Allina Health; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing M…

Job summary

Allina Health in Minnesota is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist in delivering patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. You will perform personal care, take vital signs, assist with ambulation, and support transfer and positioning according to the plan of care.

The role includes documentation, fall-prevention activities, and collaboration with the care team. Eligibility includes CNA program completion or related clinical experience, with BLS certification

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following requirements: 18 years of age OR 17 years of age with high school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program OR completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program OR completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program OR previous direct patient care experience

Responsibilities

• Performs personal care/interventions as assigned.
• Completes interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure.
• Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.
• Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
• Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient.
• Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM).
• Implements activities of fall prevention plan as specified in plan of care.
• Collects and saves specimens.
• Provides assistance to the RN for admission, transfer, discharge and post-mortem care.
• May transport medications excluding controlled substances within the site.
• Observes, collects and documents health status data as assigned.
• Completes measurements (temperature, pulse, BP, resp, weight, I&O).
• Reports observations not within normal limits to the RN.
• Documents according to guidelines.
• Contributes to a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees.
• Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Uses equipment following policies and standards.
• May handle hazardous waste as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program

Clinical rotations within accredited nursing program

Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program

Previous direct patient care experience

Job description

Allina Health in Minnesota is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist in delivering patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. You will perform personal care, take vital signs, assist with ambulation, and support transfer and positioning according to the plan of care.

The role includes documentation, fall-prevention activities, and collaboration with the care team. Eligibility includes CNA program completion or related clinical experience, with BLS certification