Equiliem
We are seeking a dedicated and certified professional to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will hold a New York State Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant and will perform duties under direct clinical supervision.
Change simple dressings, and administer enemas, douches, and irrigations as directed.
Apply abdominal "T" binders, hot water bottles, aqua "K" pads, ice bags, coolers, and hot and cold compresses to patients as directed.
Assist patients in collecting urine and stool specimens.
Observe and record patients' quantitative food and fluid intake and waste output.
Take temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
Give therapeutic baths such as sitz and fever sponge baths.
Measure and record height and weight.
Inspect functioning oxygen therapy equipment including tents, masks, and cannulae to ensure appropriate functioning.
Recognize and report abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and conditions to clinical staff.
Apply splints, braces, slings, and other self-help devices.
Operate a variety of specialized patient monitoring and treatment devices.
Attend to patients' hygiene and daily living needs to maintain an atmosphere conducive to patient comfort and treatment, including bathing, dressing, brushing teeth, and trimming nails.
Collect and carry patients' laundry and dry cleaning and deliver objects to appropriate locations in the healthcare facility.
Receive patients' belongings and transport objects to safe storage, keeping appropriate records.
Feed patients requiring assistance.
Move, position, lift, and transport patients using a variety of lifts and other aids as directed by clinical staff to ensure comfort, prepare for treatment, and prevent contractures.
Provide bedpans and urinals to patients requiring assistance and attend to incontinent patients.
Engage with patients by talking and listening to encourage cooperation and participation in treatment activities.
May transport patients and supplies on occasion.
May perform limited housekeeping and cleaning duties related to direct patient care to ensure treatment and patient areas are clean, sanitary, orderly, and properly supplied.