Patient Care Attendant - 40hours

Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Attleboro, MA
Full-time

Performing under the direction of the RN / LPN and as a member of the unit-based patient care team, the Certified Nursing Assistant performs duties of direct and indirect patient care.

As delegated, the direct patient care tasks includes but are not limited to activities of daily living, vital signs, glucometry, EKG’s, weights and Intake / Output data collection.

Indirect patient care activities include, but are not limited to, transport, restocking and / or obtaining patient care supplies.

In addition, the C.N.A. is responsible for responding in a timely manner to the needs of patients and family members and taking a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit.

They function within policies, procedures and guidelines of Sturdy Memorial Hospital in accordance with Joint Commission, CDC and OSHA standards.

Essential Qualifications : Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing patient care, good organizational skills, personal maturity, accuracy and flexibility.

Educational Requirements : High School Graduate or equivalent required; Certification as a nursing assistant

Training : BLS competent Required within 2 months of hire.

Skills :

  • Command of verbal and written English
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability, creating a favorable image in relationship to the Nursing Department and the hospital as a whole
  • Ability to perform simple math calculations
  • Must develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility
  • Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient

Age Specific Criteria : Should be able to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position / assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations : Must have the ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the work place, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

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