Nursing Assistant

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking a Nurse Aide to support patient care in a hospital setting. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, specimen collection, and post-procedure preparation, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate will have completed an approved Nursing Aide Training Program and possess on-the-job experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a hospital-approved Nursing Aide Training Program.
• Three months of on-the-job training required.
• Kentucky competency listing may be required to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care including bath, shampoo, shave, back rub, positions patients, makes beds, prepares patients for meals, feeds patients, and passes ice water.
• Answers all signal lights and bells promptly to determine and meet patient needs.
• Collects specimens, stool, urine, sputum, etc.
• Collects input and output and records appropriately.
• Collects and records vital signs on patient. Obtain and records pertinent patient information per hospital policy.
• Assists and/or feeds patients, provides between meal nourishment, provides fresh drinking water and encourages fluids when indicated.
• Assists in progressive ambulation of patients by wheelchair, stretcher, and bed.
• Applies restraints and siderails to assure safety of patients.
• Observes isolation technique and gives direct patient care to patients on isolation.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Follow instructions

Safety & sanitation

Documentation

Education

Nursing Aide Training (hospital-approved)

Job description

Overview

The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients.

The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care including bath, shampoo, shave, back rub, positions patients, makes beds, prepares patients for meals, feeds patients, and passes ice water.
• Answers all signal lights and bells promptly to determine and meet patient needs.
• Collects specimens, stool, urine, sputum, etc.
• Collects input and output and records appropriately.
• Collects and records vital signs on patient. Obtain and records pertinent patient information per hospital policy.
• Assists and/or feeds patients, provides between meal nourishment’s, provides fresh drinking water and encourages fluids when indicated.
• Assists in progressive ambulation of patients by wheelchair, stretcher, and bed.
• Administers enemas, douches and inserts rectal tubes and documents appropriately.
• Applies ace bandages and elastic stockings, fills hot water bottles, ice bags, pads and humidifiers.
• Cares for Foley catheters and Levine tubes as instructed by nurse.
• Applies condom drains and scrotal suspensatories, unsterile compresses, and binders.
• Gives postmortem care and transports body to morgue.
• Applies restraints and siderails to assure safety of patients.
• Observes isolation technique and gives direct patient care to patients on isolation.
• Assists in colostomy care.
• Sets up Orthopedic appliances.
• Runs errands, delivers messages, and answers telephone.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Observes for and reports safety hazards, and prepares incident reports.
• Prepares patients for surgery, x-ray and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment:
• Remains with patients unless relieved.
• Performs such duties as providing proper equipment, supplies, and adjusting lights.
• Cleaning up and restocking of area, including supplies and equipment.
• Assists in the orientation of the new patient to his surroundings.
• Assists in maintaining a sanitary and safe environment in service and nursing areas.
• Participates in team conferences, in-service education programs and staff meetings.
• Assists other hospital employees as needed, i.e. OR Aide returning patients from the Recovery Room, x-ray, etc. (when indicated).
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Successful completion of a hospital-approved Nursing Aide Training Program required.

Experience

• Three (3) months of on-the-job training required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to provide basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized patient care environment.
• Ability to observe, report, and document patient information accurately.
• Additional training may be required and provided for work in specialized areas.

Licenses & Certifications

• May require competency listing with the State of Kentucky to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).