Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nursing Assistant to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to patients across various care settings, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Your active engagement will help facilitate high-quality patient care and foster a positive environment for both patients and staff. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring diverse levels of care, including acute, long-term, and specialized health services.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support using equipment like Hoyer lifts and other assistive devices.
- Monitor and record vital signs accurately, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
- Support medical procedures by preparing patients, maintaining aseptic techniques, and assisting healthcare professionals during treatments in settings like ICU, emergency departments, or outpatient clinics.
- Administer medications and perform basic medical tasks following HIPAA guidelines and medical documentation standards.
- Provide specialized care for patients with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, developmental disabilities, or behavioral health needs in memory or behavioral health units.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care across inpatient, outpatient, home care, or sub-acute environments.
- Maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, practicing aseptic techniques, and managing patient records securely.
Skills
- Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities or in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes or assisted living communities.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks or similar platforms for accurate medical documentation.
- Knowledge of physiology and anatomy to assist with patient assessments and vital signs monitoring effectively.
- Experience with specialized care areas such as ICU (Intensive Care Unit), Level I trauma centers, pediatric units (PICU), or hospice settings.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy procedures and manage invasive devices like catheters while maintaining aseptic technique.
- Strong caregiving skills in geriatrics, pediatrics, acute care environments or behavioral health settings.
- Competence in emergency response procedures including basic life support (BLS) and handling infectious disease protocols.
- Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and provide compassionate patient service. Join us to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment where your skills directly impact lives! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their expertise while delivering exceptional patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings.
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- CNA (Preferred)
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dayton, OH 45415
