St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Location
Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Provide direct and indirect patient care, including assisting with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and maintaining a safe environment. Responsible for documenting intake and output, positioning patients, and collaborating with RNs and LPNs.
Must be a state-certified Nurse Assistant with a valid CPR certification for professional rescuers. Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English and successful completion of the CNA exam.
The best career starts here. Starting your Certified Nurse Assistant career at St. Elizabeth means you’ll enjoy the culture, compensation, and benefits you want, while receiving the support you need to advance your career. You’ll get on-the-job training, paid time for classroom and clinical orientation, and individualized clinical orientation with a preceptor based upon experience. The Certified Nurse Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of an RN or LPN. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients. Provides general patient care such as bathing, mouth care and peri-care, dressing of patients, and changing/making beds. Responsible for positioning patients, lifting and turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting with bowel and bladder functions and ambulating patients. Prepares and assists patients with meals, feeds patients, removes dietary trays and records accurate intake and output. Document amount and percent of meals and fluids consumed according to Intake and Output and Calorie Count procedures. Demonstrates ability to follow directions, both oral and written and work cooperatively with other staff members. Has the ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic patient care procedures and charting care provided. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements Attends and seeks out education programs, as assigned, to maintain and learn new treatments, procedures, clinical skills, and complete mandatory in-service days to maintain certification. Has knowledge of regulatory requirements as related to CNA position. Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Credentials, Licenses: Certified in the state where work is being performed as Certified Nurse Assistant Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Completion of applicable state courses. Successful completion of Certified Nurse Assistant exam required for certification. Not listed on the applicable State Abuse Registry Must have CPR for the professional rescuer. Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrates basic mathematical skills. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.