CNA, Healthcare Nursing

Job Type

Full-time

Purpose Participates in the provision of safe, quality patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse through support of the standards and philosophies of Jackson County Regional Health Center.

• Patient Care and Monitoring:
• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): CNAs help patients with basic needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance.
• Vital Signs Monitoring:
  They take and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates, and report any abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Assist with Mobility:
  Helping patients move, such as transferring from bed to chair, walking, or repositioning in bed to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Monitoring and Reporting Patient Condition:
  Observing patients for changes in condition and reporting concerns to the nursing staff. This includes noticing signs of distress or discomfort.
• Patient Hygiene and Comfort:
• Bathing and Hygiene Assistance: CNAs assist with patients' personal hygiene, including bathing, brushing teeth, and maintaining oral care.
• Changing Bed Linens:
  Ensuring that patients have clean bedding and maintaining the cleanliness of the patient's environment.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Recording Observations:
  Accurate documentation of patient information, including vital signs, daily activities, and patient responses to treatments, is vital.
• Reporting Changes: CNAs inform nurses and other healthcare professionals of any changes in the patient's health or behavior.
• Assisting with Medical Procedures:
• Supporting Nurses and Doctors: CNAs may assist in basic medical procedures, such as helping to prepare equipment or patients for procedures, although they are not responsible for performing medical treatments.
• Handling Medical Equipment:
  Setting up and maintaining medical equipment under the supervision of a nurse.
• Patient Safety and Comfort:
• Preventing Falls and Injuries: CNAs assist in making sure the patient's environment is safe and free from hazards to prevent falls and other injuries.
• Comfort Measures:
  Offering comfort to patients by providing pillows, blankets, or positioning them in a way that alleviates discomfort.
• Feeding and Nutritional Support:
• Assisting with Meals:
  Helping patients with feeding if necessary, ensuring they are getting the correct food or fluids, and monitoring their intake.
• Monitoring Dietary Restrictions:
  Following any prescribed dietary restrictions or modifications based on the patient's health needs.
• Collaboration with Healthcare Team:
• Team Support: CNAs work closely with registered nurses, physicians, and other hospital staff to provide holistic patient care.
• Effective Communication:
  Communicating patient needs and updates to the healthcare team effectively and promptly.
• Infection Control and Cleanliness:
• Maintaining Clean Environment:
  Ensuring that the patient's room, equipment, and surroundings are kept clean and hygienic.
• Following Infection Control Protocols:
  Adhering to hospital infection control procedures such as hand hygiene, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintaining sterilized environments.

• Assist with daily activities: CNAs help patients with basic activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
• Monitor patients' health status: CNAs take vital signs like blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates, and report any changes to the nursing staff.
• Assist with mobility:
  Help patients move around, including assisting with walking, transferring to/from beds, and using assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers).
• Positioning patients:
  Reposition patients in bed to prevent pressure ulcers and ensure comfort.
• Assist with toileting:
  Help patients use the restroom or assist with the use of bedpans, urinals, or catheters.
• Assist nurses and doctors: CNAs support the nursing team by preparing patients for examinations, assisting with medical procedures, and carrying out simple medical tasks under supervision.
• Help with documentation: CNAs may assist in documenting patient care activities and observations in medical records, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare equipment and supplies:
  They ensure that medical supplies and equipment are properly sterilized, maintained, and readily available.
• Provide companionship: CNAs offer emotional support to patients, especially those who may feel lonely or anxious, by offering conversation, reassurance, or simply being present.
• Address patient concerns: CNAs may listen to and relay patient concerns to nurses and doctors, ensuring patients' emotional and psychological needs are met.
• Encourage mobility and rehabilitation:
  Support patients with physical therapy exercises or encourage them to maintain activity as part of their recovery process.
• Assist with hygiene routines: CNAs help with oral care, bathing, and dressing, ensuring that patients maintain proper hygiene, especially in intensive care…