Nursing Assistant / CNA - Whittier Rehab Hospital

About the job

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital 150 Flanders Road Westborough, MA  01581

***Full time, 40 hours, 11:00pm-7:30a, including every other weekend Part time 24-32 hours, 11:00pm-7:30a, including every other weekend

PER DIEM - ALL SHIFTS** *

Generous shift differentials: $1.00 - $4.00

NEW Competitive Pay Rate: $20.25 - $29.15Be part of a clinical team that sees great results!

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is a small community hospital that does big things to help people. Our two hospital units specialize in caring for medically complex patients with a similar acuity to a medical surgical or telemetry unit. With our population typically staying for 2-3 weeks, caregivers see the same patients make progress over time.

We are currently seeking caring energetic and invested CNA staff

New and experiences CNA's are welcome to apply.

DUTIES Assist patients with activities of daily living specific to culture, age and developmental level.

• Assist patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists/feeds patients as needed.
• Distributes water and other nourishments to patients.
• Positions and transfers patients.
• Assists in ambulation.
• Assists in toileting needs; use of bedpan, urinal, commode and ostomy care.
• Performs range of motion exercises.
• Routine skin care.

2. Performs tasks/tests delegated by the licensed nurse and reports/records data as needed. a)  Takes and records vital signs; temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.

• Measures and records intake and output.
• Weighs patients with the appropriate scale as directed by the licensed nurse.
• Applies anti-embolic stockings.
• Assists with post-mortem care.

3. Performs advanced skills delegated by the licensed nurse as deemed competent, reports/ records data as needed.

• Performs fingerstick blood glucose monitoring.
• Performs bladder scanning.
• Collects specimens (urine, stool).
• Sets up suction equipment.
• Performs oral care and hygiene including yankauer suctioning.

H.   PREREQUISITES: 1)   High School Diploma/GED preferred. 2)   Previous hospital experience in geriatric/adolescent and rehabilitation or per recommendation by                   Director of Nursing. 3)   Certified Nursing Assistant certificate required. 4)   Knowledge of growth and development across the life span. 5)  Certificate in BLS or Adult, Child and InfantBenefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person