Med Tech/CNA: Compassionate Resident Care

The Palmettos of Charleston; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Palmettos of Charleston in Charleston, SC is seeking a Med Tech/CNA to join our care team. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under RN/LPN supervision, helping residents with daily living activities and maintaining a safe, comfortable environment.

Qualified candidates must be a certified nursing assistant or enrolled in a nurse aide program; in-service learning and state requirements are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must be certified nursing assistant or currently enrolled in a nurse aide training program.
• Attend in-service programs, as assigned, to learn procedures and develop skills and meet state requirements.
• Sensitive to our patients’ physical and psychosocial needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of charting accurately in the Patient Care Record or other similar form.
• Pleasant and cheerful personality.
• Tactful and courteous approach with patients and visitors.
• Treat all patient information as confidential material.
• Adhere to dress code as directed by center policy (see Personnel Manual.)

Responsibilities

• Understands and practices universal precautions with all patient.
• Performs all tasks/procedures included on assignment or reports to charge nurse any tasks not completed.
• Assists in the preparation for admission of patients.
• Assists in and accompany patients in admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Provides morning care, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning overbed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other general care as necessary throughout the day.
• Provides evening care, which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, special skin care, freshening linen, cleaning overbed tables, straightening room, and other general care as needed.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning patients; lifting and turning patients; applying/utilizing special equipment; assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; and ambulating the patient using a gait belt.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake and output measurements.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the center the Department of Nursing.
• Participates in socialization activities on the unit and assists patients to activities.
• Turns and positions as ordered and/or as needed, making sure no rough surfaces are in direct contact with the body. Lifts and turns with proper and safe mechanics and with available resources.

Job description

The Palmettos of Charleston in Charleston, SC is seeking a Med Tech/CNA to join our care team. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under RN/LPN supervision, helping residents with daily living activities and maintaining a safe, comfortable environment.

Qualified candidates must be a certified nursing assistant or enrolled in a nurse aide program; in-service learning and state requirements are part of the role.