CNA Student Program | Nights

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.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current Texas Certified Nurse Assistant. Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English. BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to lift over 50 pounds. Must be able to sit and walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient care activities.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current Texas Certified Nurse Assistant. Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English. BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to lift over 50 pounds. Must be able to sit and walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient care activities.