PACE Certified Nursing Assistant (Temporary)
San Ysidro Health · San Diego, California, US
Position Summary: Provides direct patient care services to the participant’s under the direction and supervision of a nursing staff member, as assigned by th...
Job description
Position Summary: Provides direct patient care services to the participant’s under the direction and supervision of a nursing staff member, as assigned by the Program Director. Essential Functions of the Job: RESPONSIBLE TO: Nursing RESPONSIBLE FOR: Direct participant care: - Assists other staff in carrying out program assignments. - Performs and records routine technical tasks such as vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate), collection of specimens, intake and output and mass. - Works in conjunction with other staff in relation to participant care, as assigned by the nursing staff. - Assist with admission, transfer, and/or discharge of patients, by transporting, lifting and positioning patients while following necessary safety precautions. - Reinforces selected patient teaching initiated by Registered Nurse. - Assist in maintaining patient and unit area in a clean and orderly manner. - Considers the special needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups - Is responsible for order and cleanliness of the program areas and equipment. - Carry out assigned task as deemed necessary by the Activity Director. - Performs home visits and assists with ADLs,...