Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Health - No Experience Required - Owensboro Medical Health System : Job Details

Job Summary

Assists the nursing staff by performing assigned duties.

Job Responsibilities

* Greets and orients patients to home care bathing services.

* Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse.

* Documents patient progress toward goals and ensures documentation is accurate, complete, specific, and timely.

* Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific, and cultural considerations of each patient.

* Works with the nursing staff to provide personal care according to organizational standards and policies.

* Reports abnormal findings.

Qualifications

* High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred

* No experience required

* SRNA - Certified as State Registered Nurse Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND

* Driver - Valid driver's license and 21 years of age required upon hire AND

* BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Skills and Attributes

* Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

* Works under minimal supervision.

* Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

* Standing: Frequently

* Walking: Frequently

* Sitting: Occasionally

* Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently

* Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely

* Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely

* Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently

* Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely

* Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely

* Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently

* Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently

* Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently

* Climbing: Occasionally

* Bending/Stooping: Frequently

* Kneeling: Occasionally

* Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally

* Reaching: Frequently

* Talking: Frequently

* Hearing: Frequently

* Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

* Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

* Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

* Running: Occasionally

* Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

* Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

* Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

* Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.