Nursing Assistant or Will-Train/Trainee, Med Surg
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Job Responsibilities
* Must be courteous to patients, customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
* Identify and locate needed accessories to facilitate transport.
* Answer call lights and answer the telephone.
* Make beds, both empty and occupied.
* Set up all equipment routinely used on home base units.
* Prepare rooms for admission and assist with patient discharges.
* Remove linens and ensure proper sanitation.
* Wear facility-provided identification badges at all times.
* Provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
* Facilitate communication with RNs to ensure the best patient care.
* Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Additional Duties for Nursing Assistants
* Transport patients via wheelchairs and stretchers.
* Measure vital signs, oxygen saturation, weights, and collect non-invasive specimens.
* Assist with turning, positioning, ambulation, and toileting.
* Assist with ADLs and complete patient care as needed.
* Set up and assist with use of medical equipment, including commodes, bedpans, and walkers.
* Manage drainage devices and perform postmortem care.
Patient Care Tech Responsibilities
* Take and record vital signs, dress wounds, administer medications, and perform procedures like suctioning and phlebotomy.
* Collect samples for testing and perform routine lab tests.
* Assist with feeding, bathing, and mobility.
* Ensure infection control standards are followed.
Position Details
64PP (32 hours/week), rotating days, 7 AM - 3 PM, including weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
* Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Relevant certifications such as BLS, CNA, or equivalent experience.
Training Programs
* Nursing Assistant Trainee (Apprenticeship): includes classroom and on-the-job training, must complete within 6 months.
* Will-Train Program: includes classroom and on-the-job training, successful completion required.
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