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A Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting Registered Nurses in treating patients throughout the hospital under the direct supervision of licensed staff.  The CNA will perform routine patient care duties, provides a safe and therapeutic environment and assists in the admission, provision of patient care, discharge and transfer of patients. 

• Effectively keeps clinical/administrative areas safe, clean and neat to maintain a structured environment, while communicating with patients about their needs.
• Performs tasks such as responding to call lights, feeding, bathing, preparing patients for transfers along with utilizing the language line when applicable.
• Performs and documents direct patient care tasks such as assistance with personal care and other activities of daily living.
• Provides a safe, clean environment to maintain a structured and therapeutic environment.
• Participates in the development and ongoing review of the patient’s treatment plan and progress towards goals.
• Provides one-on-one assistance with patients on an as needed basis.
• Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of a patient to professional personnel (and if applicable document).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations.

Department Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy after appropriate verification of skill competency is established.

Other Responsibilities:

• Adheres to downtime procedures.
• Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Performs both essential and non-essential job functions in a safe manner as identified by Humboldt Park Health.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and models the mission and core values of Humboldt Park Health.
• Enhances professional growth and development by accessing educational programs, job related literature, in-service meetings, and workshops/seminars.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• CNA Certification, along with BLS required