Nurse Technician (Pediatrics)

Responsibilities

Nurse Technician (CNA): Provides individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care and services including, but not limited to, keeping individuals dry i.e.,changing bed/crib linens, assisting individuals with bowel and bladder functions, assisting with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting individuals into and out of beds, chairs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., assisting individuals to walk with or without self-help devices. Documents all provided services (i.e., ADL care, meals and activity participation) in the individual’s medical record. Checks each individual routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are met. Prepares individuals for meals and assists with the serving and feeding of meals as indicated in individual’s care plan. Completes clinical duties including preforming range of motion, emptying ostomy bags, and obtaining vital signs following training and competency assessment. Performs routine housekeeping duties (i.e., cleaning equipment, toys, spills, etc.) before leaving work area for breaks or at the end of the workday; stores all tools, equipment and supplies properly. Reports all changes in the individual’s condition to the supervisor as soon as possible. Responsible for performing all assigned tasks in accordance with the established policies and procedures under the direction of a supervisor. Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary. Shows respect for personal possessions of individuals and helping maintain an orderly and pleasant environment on the nursing unit for staff and individuals. Observes and practices confidentiality of individuals’ information and privacy when performing job duties. Based on each individual’s ability, provides activities that enhance self-esteem, maintain, or improve physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Assists with loading/unloading individuals from vehicles as necessary. May be responsible for the safe transport of children to appointments in a PSC owned vehicle. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment. Develops and maintains a good working rapport with inter-departmental staff within the center to assure that services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the individuals. From Up to

Qualifications

Nurse Technician (CNA) High school diploma or GED Must be at least 21 years of age Possesses and maintains current, valid CPR/First Aid certification Current, valid driver license Proficiency with computer programs and applications preferred Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant Certification preferred This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.