Protection Controls Engineer

Group CBS; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Group CBS in Hopkinsville, KY is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to assist licensed personnel in delivering quality patient care. The role emphasizes personal hygiene, daily living activities, and accurate observation reporting.

Educational requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of a Nurse Aide course, with CNA certification and BLS required. Candidates will contribute to a safe, clean environment and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Nurse Aide course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene: bedpans, baths, shaves and showers.
• Assist with activities of daily living: meals, feeding, mobility, hydration.
• Monitor I&O, check vital signs and weight, collect specimens.
• Provide comfort and maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.
• Work as a team member and assist in orienting new employees.
• Report observations to the nurse for professional assessment.
• Maintain punctuality and consistent attendance.
• Perform specialized tasks with training and written approval where applicable.
• Accept reassignment as needed to ensure patient care.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

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.

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