Nursing Assistant - IRF PRN

Company: Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute
Location: Madison
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

Description
Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute is a state of the art, 38 bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.What you will do in this role:

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age
• Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day
• Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed
• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary
• Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients.
• Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc
• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents
• Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures
• Other duties as assigned
  Qualifications
  
  • CPR/BCLS Certification
  • Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Keywords: Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, New York , Nursing Assistant - IRF PRN, Healthcare , Madison, New York