CNA | Full-Time | Days (3920)

POSITION PURPOSE: Care for Med/Surg patients under the direction of nursing and medical staff. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Answers and responds to call lights or alarms to determine patients’ needs. Bathes, dresses and undresses patients. Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients that require help. Transports patients or assists patients to walk. Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent skin breakdown. Changes bed linens, runs errands within the hospital, directs visitors and answers telephones. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, food and fluid intake and output, as directed. Performs patient accu-checks and reports results appropriately. Straightens patient rooms as necessary and makes sure the walkways are free of clutter to provide an environment to assist in fall prevention. Document in electronic medical record as necessary. Report changes in patient status or needs to licensed personnel in a timely manner. Supports and participates in department performance improvement. Adheres to policies and procedures of Medina Healthcare System. Other duties as assigned or delegated by licensed personnel.