Job Summary
The role involves supporting nursing staff in delivering direct patient care, emphasizing both physical assistance and emotional support. The nursing assistant plays a vital part in enhancing the patient experience through various clinical and caregiving tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing personnel in providing direct care to patients.
- Support patients with daily living activities while ensuring emotional well-being.
- Monitor and record vital signs and maintain accurate patient documentation.
- Help with patient transfers and assist during treatments as needed.
Qualifications
- Must hold a current Nursing Assistant Certification.
- BLS Certification is required.
- A minimum of six months experience in a hospital or long-term care setting is necessary.
Kindred Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
