Nursing Assistant, Certified
Spectrum Health System
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Nursing
Posted on September 22, 2021
Nursing Assistant, Certified
Job Summary
Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality, direct patient care. Performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team.
Essential Functions
- Provides direct patient care under the direction of the Unit Manager or Licensed Nurse, consistent with policies and procedures of the unit.
- Responsible for direct day-to-day care of assigned residents/patients including dressing, bathing, transporting and feeding.
- Documents care provided as directed in a manner consistent with guidelines.
- Maintains patients’ environment/work area/equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department/unit personnel.
- Complete and maintain required number of CNA educational hours.
- Participation in select unit quality monitoring activities under the direction of the Unit Manager or Nurse Leader.
Qualifications
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent Completion of State of Michigan approved CNA Training Course
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