CNA - Acute Care at SnapCare
Westborough, MA 01581
About the Job
Job Details:
- Pay Range: $22 - $25
- Weekly Hours: Varies
- Shift Type: Varies
- Shift Hours: Varies
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED preferred.
- Previous hospital experience in geriatric/adolescent and rehabilitation or per recommendation by Director of Nursing.
- Certified Nursing Assistant certificate required.
- Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
- Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant
Responsibilities: The duties outlined here are not exhaustive. The employee in this position is expected to perform these and any additional tasks as assigned by their supervisor or facility Administrator, even if not specifically listed. This role involves comprehensive oversight of resident care, regulatory compliance, team supervision, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include:
Essential:
- Patient Care & Daily Living Assistance: Assists patients with daily tasks like bathing, grooming, feeding, and movement, ensuring care is tailored to individual cultural, age, and developmental needs.
- Vital Signs & Health Monitoring: Conducts delegated tasks (e.g., recording vital signs, intake/output) and reports findings to the licensed nurse.
- Advanced Skills (Under Supervision): Performs specific skills as trained, such as blood glucose checks and specimen collection.
- Safety & Observation: Monitors patient condition, ensures safety, provides 1:1 supervision when needed, and responds to emergencies.
- Patient Rights & Communication: Respects patient privacy and dignity, maintains confidentiality, and communicates effectively with patients and families.
- Admissions & Discharges: Assists with patient admissions and discharges, handling personal property as needed.
- Resource Management: Uses supplies efficiently, handles hazardous waste properly, and maintains cleanliness.
- Body Mechanics & Infection Control: Uses proper body mechanics to prevent injury and follows infection control protocols.
General Performance Standards:
- Adheres to hospital policies, safety protocols, and shows respect and teamwork with patients, families, and staff.
- Maintains reliability, punctuality, and professional appearance.
- Participates in self-improvement and education, follows positive community image standards, and upholds work area cleanliness.
Non-Essential:
- Supports additional duties like transporting patients, helping with staff orientation, clerical tasks, and inventory management.
This role requires professionalism, dependability, and cooperative work with all stakeholders to maintain high-quality resident care and compliance.
SnapCare Benefits:
- End of Shift Payments
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
Why work for SnapCare
- Get end-of-shift pay through our Paymint app.
- Enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover medical, dental, vision care and more.
- Access our round-the-clock clinician support team whenever you need assistance.