Overview

• Functions as an integral part of the patient care team by assisting the professional staff in delivering indirect and direct patient care according to unit specific functions.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy, glucometer testing and EKG responsibilities.
• Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, follows fall precautions, responds to emergency situations).
• Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care to patient).
• Applies asic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential pressure stockings.
• Collects specimens such as stool, urine and sputum.
• Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags. 
• Provides for nutrition of patients. Feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories. 
• Assists with post mortem care. 
• Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Stocks supplies and maintains a well cleaned, organized environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year prior experience as an EMT, military medic, PCA in an acute care or equivalent skill in long-term care setting, completion of a medical assistant program, or successful completion of two clinical semesters of an accredited nursing school.
• Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred. In lieu of CNA certification, successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 80 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 85 lbs.

Our Network

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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