Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Daily Living Support

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care and comfort, under the direction of the licensed nursing staff. The role includes basic charting, daily living activities, and timely communication of patient condition variations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an approved Nursing Assistant program, CPR certification preferred, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate/GED preferred.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred.
• CPR certified preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions.
• Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Performs or assists patient with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity).
• Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff.
• Collects information regarding patient/patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake.
• Consistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasks.
• Participates in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of the white boards.
• Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care.
• Utilizes unit specific equipment competently.
• Competently performs unit specific procedures.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI plan.
• Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
• Follows established hospital/department safety policies.
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school/GED

Nursing Assistant Training Program

CPR Certified

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care and comfort, under the direction of the licensed nursing staff. The role includes basic charting, daily living activities, and timely communication of patient condition variations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an approved Nursing Assistant program, CPR certification preferred, and basic computer skills.