CNA/ Caregiver

Full-Time

Summary

Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the supervision of an RN/LPN.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informing RN/LPN of information collected.
• Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning bed-making, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination; provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.
• Scheduling and Transportation to Appointments; transportation and errand services; providing life-enhancing activities meal planning; preparations and grocery shopping; medication reminders; light housekeeping and laundry for personal care watering plants; taking care of pets; other home needs; assist physician and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing the non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.
• Note and reports any changes in patient's condition to the RN or LPN.
• Take and records vital signs, record I&O applies ice bags, administer douches and enemas.
• Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, provide patients with fresh drinking water.
• Perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing with appropriate training.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
• Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings. Supports the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Education

A CNA with med tech experience is preferred.

Experience

A minimum of 1 year of experience is preferred.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate of Completion.

CPR and First Aid Card, ID, Physical, Social Security, and Background Check (CJIS).

Certified Medication Technician.

**Must have a clean driving record**.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments and medications to patients.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety precautions applicable to working in a hospital.
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand English and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to document and communicate pertinent information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff.

Job Type: Full-Time

Monday-Friday

Job Location: Lower Shore, MD