What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Aide - Full Time - Day Shift position at Covington County Hospital?
Responsible for assisting with or providing hygiene and personal care routines. Monitors vital signs, transports patients, and promotes safety of patient environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Under the direction of nursing personnel, the nursing assistant provides patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Duties include but are not limited to personal hygiene, collection of vital signs, assist nursing and/or physician staff with procedures as needed, unit cleaning and assistance with eating.
- Must have current certification in CPR
- Experience required
- BLS Certification is required
Position Type: Full Time; 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Health, Dental Vision Insurance; PTO/STO; 401(A); Short Term/Long Term Disability.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Help patients use the bathroom
- Clean and bathe patients or residents
- Maintain patients' hygiene and change bedding
- Turn, reposition and move patients between wheelchairs, seats and beds
- Serve meals and help patients eat their food
- Measure vital signs like blood pressure and temperature
- Listen to patients regarding any health concerns they might have and report details to a Registered Nurse or Doctor
