• Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care (excluding certain patients), elimination needs, dressing, undressing, repositioning, and mobility.

• Provide comfort care, including back rubs, and maintain a clean, safe, and neat patient environment.

• Administer enemas and collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum) as directed by the nurse.

• Measure and record vital signs, intake and output, patient weight, and apply ice packs and elastic stockings as ordered.

• Support patients with feeding, distribute nourishments and fresh water, and assist with passive and active exercises.

• Respond promptly to call lights, assess patient needs, and communicate needs to the appropriate healthcare personnel.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS)

• Completion of a Basic Nursing Assistant Program preferred; must be able to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic for accurate patient documentation.

• Ability to effectively perform assigned routine patient care tasks, including recording weights, intake and output, and vital signs.

• Strong interpersonal skills required to interact with and support sick or irritable patients, fostering cooperation and easing apprehensions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $19.65 - $28.79

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.