Job Summary
The role involves providing direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN). This includes assisting with personal hygiene, monitoring vital signs, supporting patient mobility, facilitating feeding, and accurately documenting intake, output, and any unusual observations.
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities for patients.
- Monitor and record vital signs as part of patient care.
- Support patients with ambulation to promote mobility and safety.
- Facilitate feeding for patients needing assistance.
- Document intake, output, and any abnormal findings for proper record-keeping.
- Conduct EKGs and provide telemetry monitoring.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of the unit to maintain a safe environment.
- Perform clerical duties as necessary for efficient unit operations.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Qualifications
- Completion of a nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical assistant, or EMT training program, or at least one semester of coursework in an accredited nursing school.
- Current certification as a CNA, CMA, or EMT, or actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
- Basic Life Support certification is required.
- Completion of a Monitor Tech course is mandatory.
- Preferred qualifications include EKG certification and a minimum of one year of experience in hospital patient care.
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.
