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Based on Massachusetts data
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$44,105 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40- Performing under the direction of the RN/LPN and as a member of the unit-based patient care team, the OR Assistant (ORA) performs duties of direct and indirect patient care.
Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing patient care Good organizational skills, personal maturity, accuracy and flexibility. Command of verbal and written English Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability, creating a favorable image in relationship to the Nursing Department and the hospital as a whole Ability to perform simple math calculations Must develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patientEducational Requirements:
High School Graduate or equivalent preferredAge Specific Criteria:
Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas. Ability toMeet Job Performance Expectations:
Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.Salary Range:
$15.67- 23.50
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