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Certified Nursing Assistant - Post Surgical Recovery - FT Evening Shift

Humboldt Park Health · Chicago, Illinois, US

A Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting Registered Nurses in treating patients throughout the hospital under the direct supervision of licensed staff.

Job description

A Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting Registered Nurses in treating patients throughout the hospital under the direct supervision of licensed staff. The CNA will perform routine patient care duties, provides a safe and therapeutic environment and assists in the admission, provision of patient care, discharge and transfer of patients. - Effectively keeps clinical/administrative areas safe, clean and neat to maintain a structured environment, while communicating with patients about their needs. - Performs tasks such as responding to call lights, feeding, bathing, preparing patients for transfers along with utilizing the language line when applicable. - Performs and documents direct patient care tasks such as assistance with personal care and other activities of daily living. - Provides a safe, clean environment to maintain a structured and therapeutic environment. - Participates in the development and ongoing review of the patient’s treatment plan and progress towards goals. - Provides one-on-one assistance with patients on an as needed basis. - Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of a patient to professional personnel (and if applicable document). - Abil...