Nursing Assistant

Position: Nursing Assistant

Location: Louisville KY

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Shifts: 8 hours or 12 hours

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The Nursing Assistant performs routine functions relating to patient care including but not limited to taking vital signs, patient personal care, and assisting the nurse in treatments.

Job Description:

• Assist or perform patient ADL’s such as feeding, bathing, personal care, changing linens, transportation, and oral care.
• Attend in-services and continuing education to update skills and knowledge.
• Serves and collects meal trays.
• Assist patients into and out of bed, wheelchair, the bathroom, and if necessary, aid in walking.
• Notes changes in patient’s mood, complexion, or general outlook and reports to RN, LPN, and CMT in a timely manner.
• Runs errands and directs visitors and assists with admissions.
• Accurately takes and records patients’ vital signs. Report changes or unusual readings to RN, LPN, and CMT in a timely manner.
• Answer all call lights and offer assistance where needed.
• Assist with elimination by use of bedpan, bedside commode, enema, or diapers. Ensure comfort and well-being by keeping patients clean.
• Accurately take and record intake and output. Report any changes to RN, LPN, or CMT.
• Assist in obtaining specimens.
• Assist with the care of expired patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Treat your patients with respect and dignity.
• report to RN, LPN, CMT, or other CNAs

Requirements:

Caregiving: 6 months (Required)

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Great written and verbal communication
• Ability to carefully read and follow directions
• Flexibility in work duties and schedule
• Good teamwork skills
• Ability to lift and move patients

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Same Day Pay
• Compliance Training
• CPR Certification
• NA TO CNA Course
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About AMS:

AMS is dedicated to helping find the perfect fit for your schedule and personal goals. Because AMS has been in the Kentuckiana area for over 40 years, we have direct partnerships with many providers, including… long-term care facilities, behavioral healthcare facilities, physician offices, outpatient care centers, adult day care centers, in-home care, and more. This wide variety of locations and facilities gives you more opportunities to find the perfect fit. 

AMS is an equal-opportunity employer.