Certified Nursing Assistant - Aberdeen, United States - Health Advocates Network, Inc.

    Health Advocates Network, Inc.
    Health Advocates Network, Inc. Aberdeen, United States

    1 month ago

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    Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to work at a Correctional Facility in Aberdeen, Washington. These are registry positions with our company.

    Pay Rate: $36 / hour

    Shift Details:

    • 12 hour shifts
    • Shift is 6pm to 6am (36 hours a week no OT)
    • ASAP
    Responsibilities:
    • Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
    • Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, urine intake and output, and food intake and output, reporting any drastic changes to a nurse or physician.
    • Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as feeding, changing soiled garments and giving massages.
    • Help patients with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, moving in bed, standing, and walking.
    • Reposition and turn bed bound patients; assist those who need help walking or assistance transporting in wheelchairs.
    • Provide patients comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing staff.
    • Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
    • Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential.
    • Serves and protects the facility by adhering to professional standards, facility policies and procedures; federal, state, and local requirements; and JCAHO standards, where applicable.
    • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining certification.
    • Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care.
    • Serve food trays and examine them for conformance to prescribed diet.
    • Apply compresses, ice bags and hot water bottles as directed by nursing supervisor.
    • Keep rooms clean and change soiled bedding and bedpans.
    • Transport medical equipment in and out of rooms according to patient requirements.
    • Inventory and requisition supplies.
    • Make appointments, keep records and perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices and clinics.
    • Maintains compliance and complies with annual requirements
    • Successfully completes required employment-related documentation, testing, and screenings in a timely manner
    Qualifications:
    • Minimum 1-year previous working as a CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
    • Ability to build rapport with patients
    • Compassionate and caring demeanor
    • Familiarity with medical terminology
    • CPR card issued by the American Heart Association
    • Must have up to date certification in the state of WA
    • With current license, TB and BLS certification.
    If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to If you have any questions, please feel free to call at and ask to speak with Brenda (Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM PST).

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