Job Information
Stanton County Hospital LTCU C.N.A. (full-time) in Johnson, Kansas
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STANTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Certified Nurse Aide
Department: Nursing
Supervisor: LTCU Charge Nurse/Director of Nursing
POSITION SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of the nursing supervisor for long-term care, assisting
residents with activities of daily living, comfort and hygiene.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Under supervision, assist with resident activities, comfort, and personal hygiene,
including:
a. Introduce new residents to the environment.
b. Monitor physical and psychological condition of residents as directed.
Report to Shift Supervisor any unusual changes.
c. Serve meals, assist with feeding as necessary. Keep water pitchers filled
with fresh water.
d. Assist with resident comfort needs, turning residents, and providing back
rubs.
e. Assist with resident hygiene, bathing and toileting functions as needed.
f. Assist with patient ambulation and transfers.
g. Participate in activities with patients as directed to fulfill psychosocial
needs.
h. Assist with putting residents to bed and getting residents out of bed.
i. Assist residents in dressing.
j. Transport residents to and from activities as appropriate.
k. Take weekly vital signs and weigh residents.
l. Answer call lights.
m. Other duties as assigned.
2) Assist with housekeeping and cleaning duties by:
a. Changing resident beds.
b. Straighten up and disinfect resident rooms.
c. Transport soiled linens to laundry, trash to dumpster. Dispense clean
linens to rooms.
d. Clean wheel chairs, lifts, utility rooms and whirlpool.
3) Assist with clerical functions such as charting, filling out work sheet, census, and
daily charges.
4) Maintain a professional public image and attitude toward patients, visitors, and
staff at all times.
5) Maintain patient confidentiality.
6) Attend hospital meetings as appropriate.
7) Participate in continuing education programs as appropriate and available.
DEGREE OF LATITUDE
Works under direct supervision, often with explicit instruction.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is conducted in clean, well-lit rooms. May involve exposure to communicable
diseases, biologic hazard, and unpleasant patient activities. Physical demands include
bending, stooping, moving patients, lifting, pushing and pulling equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations
Must maintain current licensure in the State of Kansas as a certified nurse aide.
Special Knowledge or Skills
Requires strong interpersonal skills, patience, and willingness to accept direction from
others.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
One year experience in an acute care setting.
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