Nursing Assistant
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The Nursing Assistant provides personalized care to patients, supporting their daily needs and contributing to their physical well-being. This role is crucial in a rehabilitation hospital committed to exceptional and compassionate care for individuals with various injuries and disorders.
Responsibilities
- Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data.
- Assist patients with personal and daily care, including bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, and hair care.
- Deliver meals and snacks, feed patients unable to feed themselves, and document oral intake.
- Turn and position immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participate in the mobility program.
- Answer patient call lights and perform services that enhance patient physical well-being.
- Transport patients to designated treatment areas.
Requirements
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Hospital experience preferred.
Nice to Have
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Hospital experience
- Certification as a nursing assistant
Benefits
Certifications
About Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multipl...