Provide medical and therapeutic care to patients under the direction of nursing staff, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, performing patient observation rounds, and assisting with daily living activities and behavioral management.
Provide medical or therapeutic care under direction of nursing or clinical staff.
· Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor. · Patient safety is addressed through · Complete patient observation rounds timely. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care. · Ensure patient rooms are clean and uncluttered. · Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients. · Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation. · Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly. · Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. · Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress. · Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary. · Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately. · Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness. · Insure comfort, dignity, privacy and perform related CNA duties such as feed, bath, dress, groom, move patients or change linens. · Provide transfer or transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as required. · Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance. · Follow established policies, procedures and standards for patient care. · Clean unit as assigned by professional staff, including equipment such as, beds, IV poles and wheelchairs. · Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient medical record. · Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat and rehabilitate. · Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. · Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, family members, guests and other members of the health care team.
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FUNCTIONS: · Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Market context
Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Pennsylvania are commonly needed in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings, especially for overnight coverage. This shift can be competitive because employers often want current CNA certification plus CPR, de-escalation, and restraint training, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certifications and highlight any behavioral health or overnight care experience in your application.
