Job Information
Nebraska Methodist Health System Care Companion CNA Nurse Enrichment Team (Days, 36 hrs/wk) in Omaha, Nebraska
Purpose of Job
Provides a safe environment for patient(s) whose behavior has been identified at risk for injury and/or may jeopardize the continuation of medically necessary treatment.
Job Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) required
Participate in mandatory inservices and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by supervisor.
Experience
Previous cleaning, food service and/or patient related experience preferred.
Orientation and on the job experience will be provided to learn hospital procedures and work routines.
License/Certifications
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Require the ability to understand and carry out instructions, follow schedules, communicate information, read simple and clear instructions.
Must be able to collect, and report patient needs to the appropriate caregiver.
Requires ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills commensurate with job description.
Physical Requirements
Weight Demands
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity
Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
Climbing
Crawling
Kneeling
Sitting
Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
Balancing
Carrying
Crouching
Distinguish colors
Keyboarding/typing
Lifting
Pulling/Pushing
Repetitive Motions
Standing
Stooping/bending
Twisting
Walking
Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
Fingering/Touching
Grasping
Hearing
Reaching
Seeing/Visual
Speaking/talking
Job Hazards
Not Related:
Explosives (pressurized gas)
Electrical Shock/Static
Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
Rare (1-33%):
Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
Occasionally (34%-66%):
Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
Equipment/Machinery/Tools
Essential Job Functions
Essential Functions I
Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment, as outlined in the Age Specific Criteria.
Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/care according to customer/patient needs.
Exhibits excellent interpersonal relations with patients, co-workers, and guests to ensure effective communications.
Responds to patient needs promptly and courteously.
Communicates patient issues to the appropriate staff.
Maintains a positive attitude while responding to requests in a timely and accurate manner.
Behavior logs completed after each shift and turned into Core.
Provides a safe environment for patient(s) whose behavior has been identified at risk for injury and/or may jeopardize the continuation of medically necessary treatment.
Assists in keeping excess stimulation to a minimum.
Provides assistance with repositioning, turning and chair transfers.
Provides transportation assistance.
Assists with every two hour toileting schedule, if appropriate.
Respond to bed exit, sit/stand alarms by assisting the patient(s) in their immediate needs.
The primary nurse will report the activity and nutritional level of the assigned patient(s).
Helps feed patients as necessary.
Assists in offering nutrition/fluids on a frequent basis, if appropriate.
Helps maintain patient environment.
Help keep room neat and tidy, free of clutter.
Attends to patient amenities; e.g., newspapers, mail, tissues.
Helps maintain patient safety.
Calls for assistance if unsure of observation or activities of the patient(s).
Assists with diversional activities, if appropriate.
Is sitting for two patients, companion will sit in hallway between the two rooms and maintain visual contact with both patients.
Is sitting for a suicide precaution patient, companion must have constant visual contact of the patient at all times. (refer to suicide precaution policy).
Essential Functions II
Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.
Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Behavior and company policies/procedures.
Other duties as assigned.