Resource Team- Nursing Care Assistant
Company: Covenant Healthcare
Location: Saginaw
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Covenant HealthCare US:MI:SAGINAW 6:00 AM - 6:12 PM WEEKENDS REQUIRED FULL TIME BENEFITED Summary: As a member of the Resource Team, it is expected that the
Nursing Care Assistant (NCA) will strive to achieve the highest
standards of excellence every day, demonstrating: The Nursing Care Assistant (NCA) is responsible and accountable
for a variety of clinical and supportive tasks and provides basic
patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The
Nursing Care Assistant may be assigned patients to provide
continuous observation and surveillance for patient safety. Demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that
his/her attitude and actions are consistent with the standards
contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare
and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. Responsibilities: Contributes to organization success targets for net operating
margin. Participates in cost containment efforts through efficient use
of supplies, services, and time management. Adheres to unit/department budgetary practices. Supports the organizations patient flow efforts through
compliance to unit and Patient Services policies. Remains flexible in cooperation with 24-hour staffing patterns
and scheduling needs for provision of care in all inpatient
units. Models Covenant's Mission, Vision and Values of keeping our
commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. Communicates with patients and families in a professional,
therapeutic, and courteous manner. Demonstrates excellent customer service. Has clinical and social contact with patients, including all age
groups, and is able to appropriately assess, care for and treat
them according to the guidelines as defined by Covenant
HealthCare. Assists with simple procedures and follows standard
precautions. May monitor patients via virtual monitoring system and utilize
microphone headset to communicate effectively to monitored
patients. Performs vital signs, measures height, weight, head
circumference and other data as requested. Assists with feeding, collects urine and stool specimens,
measures Foley and NG and wound drainage output. Bathes patients, changes occupied and unoccupied beds, performs
dressing and gowning and skin care. Performs safety checks to include restraints, falls, and suicide
precautions. Ambulates, transports and positions patients with proper body
mechanics, applying or utilizing special equipment as
necessary. Provides diversion activities, comforts and supports patients
and their family members. Assists the patient and family in learning appropriate self-care
techniques within the scope of the Nursing Care Assistant. Documents all patient care observations and interventions in the
electronic record accurately, clearly, in a timely manner following
all established policies. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient
care and unit function, and maintains patient rights and
confidentiality and actively supports risk management
activities. Actively participates in quality management. Participates in patient care and unit activities to achieve
compliance with all regulatory, patient safety, infection control,
and safety requirements. Updates and maintains knowledge, skills and competencies related
to area of practice and ages of patient population Other duties as assigned. Other information: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High School Diploma required. Certified by State of Michigan as C.N.A. required BLS certification required, or obtained within 60 days of
hire. Attends unit conferences, inservice programs and continuing
education activities to meet the organization's expectations. Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Computer competency, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft
Outlook. Knowledge of computer software programs. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work well with the public and able to be tactful
in often hectic and stressful situations. Successful completion of Nursing Care Assistant Simulation Lab
Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and
material. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA,
FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Constant standing and walking Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs. Frequent sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting,
reaching Frequent handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision,
midrange vision Frequent far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation,
color vision and field of vision Occasional lifting up to 100 or more lbs. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching
and squatting NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR
EMPLOYMENT. It has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a
latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities.
Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an
applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on
Covenant's premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be
an essential function for any position with Covenant.
Keywords: Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw , Resource Team- Nursing Care Assistant, Other , Saginaw, Michigan
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