Certified Nursing Assistant, Geri Psych, 32 Hours, Evenings (BMC South)

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse assigned, performs a variety of direct patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comforts of the patient.

Position

• Certified
• Nursing
• Assistant
• Department:
• Geri
• Psych
• Seton 7
• West
• Schedule: 32
• Hours,
• Evenings
• Location:
• BMC
• South
• Essential
• Responsibilities /
• DUTIES:
• Key
• Responsibilities: Provides care that addresses the specific needs of age groups from infant to elderly as well as accommodating a variety of needs specific to impairments such as hearing, sight, substance abuse, language barriers, and potential victims of abuse. Incorporates knowledge and understanding of our commitment to patient rights, exceptional care and the hospital's values and mission into his/her performance of job duties. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• JOB
• Requirements
• EDUCATION: A High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

• Must possess a minimum of one year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or be a matriculating student in a nursing program and have completed the "Fundamentals of
• Nursing
• I &
• II
• Certificates,
• Licenses,
• Registrations
• REQUIRED: Must possess a valid Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant license or show proof of enrollment in accredited nursing school and completion of the courses "Fundamentals of Nursing I & II."
• Knowledge
• AND
• SKILLS:
• Required: Knowledge of medical terminology is required. Ability to communicate effectively in English with staff and patients is required. Must be able to prioritize multiple requests to ensure timeliness and provide exceptional patient care. Must possess the skills to be compassionate, empathetic and responsive to the needs of a variety of patients.
• Software/Hardware: Computer experience is preferred.

Other

• Physical
• Requirements:
• Stand/Walk: 75% or
• More
• Use
• Hands to
• Finger,
• Feel,
• Reach w/Hands &
• Arms,
• Climb, or
• Balance: 50% - 75%
• Stoop,
• Kneel,
• Crouch or
• Crawl: Up to 25%
• Talk or
• Hear: 75% or
• More
• Taste or
• Smell: Up to 25%
• Other
• Physical
• Requirements: Other Physical Requirements (%):
• None
• Lifting
• Requirements:
• No
• Lifting: 25% - 50% Up to 10 lbs.: 25% - 50% Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 25% Up to 50 lbs.: Up to 25% Up to 100 lbs.: Up to 25% Over 100 lbs.: Up to 25%
• Vision
• Requirements:
• Close
• Vision:
• Needed
• Distance
• Vision:
• Needed
• Color
• Vision:
• Needed
• Peripheral
• Vision:
• Needed
• Depth
• Vision:
• Needed
• Ability to
• Adjust
• Focus:
• Needed
• Other
• Vision
• Requirements: Other Vision Requirements (%):
• Typical
• Work
• Environment:
• Outdoor
• Weather
• Conditions:
• None
• Extreme
• Cold (Non-Weather):
• None
• Work in
• High
• Precarious
• Place:
• None
• Risk of
• Electrical
• Shock: Up to 25%
• Risk of
• Radiation:
• None
• Blood
• Born
• Pathogens: 25% - 50%
• Flammable,
• Explosive
• Gases: 25% - 50%
• Toxic or
• Caustic
• Chemicals: 25% - 50%