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Credenza Health lists this CNA, Certified Nurse Assistant - Acute Phys Rehab opportunity in alexandria, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Patient Care AssistantUnder the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature.ResponsibilitiesMeets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.Completes pertinent documents.Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.Safely transports stable patients as required.Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.Runs errands for the unit as required.Assists licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenishes patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.Performs unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.Identifies obvious changes in the patient's condition and takes responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.Assists with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.Responds appropriately to emergencies.Communicates effectively with other team members during and between shifts.Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.Job RequirementsEducation/SkillsHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred.ExperiencePatient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsCNA License in state of employment required.BLS required.Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PMWork Type: Full Time
Worksite address
alexandria, LA, 71301, US
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