T-CNA

CommuCon; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Keene, New Hampshire, is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care in various medical settings. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and administering medications under guidance. Ideal candidates will possess strong medical documentation skills and experience in healthcare settings, especially home care or hospitals. If you are passionate about patient care, consider applying for this rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• Strong medical documentation skills to accurately record patient information.
• Knowledge of primary care principles and practices.
• Experience in home care or hospital settings preferred.
• Proficiency in performing basic medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs.
• Assisting with medical procedures such as suture removal and IV infusion.
• Administering medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Providing emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Strong medical documentation skills

Knowledge of primary care principles

Experience in home care or hospital settings

Proficiency in basic medical procedures

Ability to perform venipuncture

Experience working with children

Job description

Duties

As a Nursing Assistant, you will be responsible for providing direct patient care and assisting healthcare professionals in various medical settings. Your duties may include:

• Assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Assisting with medical procedures such as suture removal, IV infusion, and ventilator management
• Administering medications as directed by healthcare professionals
• Assisting with patient transfers and mobility
• Providing emotional support to patients and their families
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients

Skills

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:

• Strong medical documentation skills to accurately record patient information
• Knowledge of primary care principles and practices
• Experience in home care or hospital settings
• Proficiency in performing basic medical procedures such as suture removal, IV infusion, ventilator management, and inhalation therapy
• Ability to perform venipuncture for blood draws and other diagnostic tests
• Experience working with children in a healthcare setting is preferred

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and skills. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the healthcare facility.

If you are passionate about providing compassionate care to patients and have the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.