Description POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction of the nurse, performs basic patient care related tasks that contributes to the maintenance of a safe and comfortable patient environment.
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Requirements DUCATION : High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of Nursing Assistant course within one year.
CERTIFICATION / LICENSES : BLS certification required.
Specialty certifications as required by each unit.
SKILLS : Must be able to pass skills competency checklist as required by each unit.
Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently.
EXPERIENCE : Six months in a healthcare related field preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION : -Responsible to : Director / Manager, Nursing Unit ENVIRONMENT :
Multiple simultaneous activities around patient care.
Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays.
Subject to varying unpredictable situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to handle emergency / crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing / walking.
Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics.
Frequently lifts, positions, pushes and / or transfers patients or equipment.
Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits.
Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.
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