Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Acute care
• Inpatient
• In-person
• Long term care

Work Location: In person

Job Summary:

The primary role of the Rehab Certified Nurse Assistant is to aid in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care and support services under the direct supervision of the licensed Therapist. Contribute to the overall positive image of the organization department. Ensures that all required documentation and required forms are appropriately completed included in patient charts.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Graduate
• CNA certification required
• BLS certification required

Experience Required:

• One year experience as a CNA, Emergency Room Technician, or EMT in acute care preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to the following):

• Provides individualized attention, which encourages each patient’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
• Performs daily weights
• Attends to the individual needs of patients. Examples include assistance with ambulation, and range of motion, communicating or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements.
• Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plans and provides support to patients according to their care plan.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of patients in the delivery of services to them. Interacts with patients in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment; reports environmental deficiencies such as lighting or equipment problems.
• Performs various tasks assigned by the nurse manager, including checking vital signs, weighing patients, applying creams/ointments and collecting specimens.
• Lifts, moves and transports patients, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Practices careful and efficient use of supplies and linen and follows established charge procedures for patient charge items.
• Completes certified Rehabilitation nursing assistant records documenting care provided or other information in keeping with department policies.
• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Has initiative in organizing work and completing assignments.
• Cooperates with staff to maintain well-organized department.
• Demonstrates professional decorum at all times.
• Is willing to accept direction from team leader.
• Maintains tactful and cheerful relationship with patients and visitors. Must use tact in dealing with relatives and friends of patients, including respecting patient confidentiality.
• Must read, speak, write and comprehend English.
• Computer skills required. Basic math knowledge, including addition, subtraction and multiplication.