Compassionate Senior Care Aide (CNA/MHT)

Description

Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide or Mental Health Tech (can be uncertified)

Senior Care Unit; PRN with varying shifts

Reports To: RN/Charge Nurse

Job Summary:

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.
• Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
• Meets communication needs of patients. <...