T-Certified Nursing Assistant Geriatrics
Location
Gulfport, MS | United States
Job description
NCG Associates is a trusted healthcare staffing agency dedicated to connecting talented healthcare professionals with rewarding job opportunities. We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate T-Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with experience in geriatrics to join our team. As a T-CNA specializing in geriatrics at NCG Associates, you will play a crucial role in providing quality care to elderly patients.
Responsibilities
- Assist in activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Provide emotional support and companionship to geriatric patients
- Assist with mobility and transfers using proper techniques and equipment
- Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature
- Assist with feeding and medication administration as directed by healthcare professionals
- Implement and maintain patient care plans
- Document patient information accurately and in a timely manner
- Observe and report any changes in patients' condition to the nurse
- Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive and individualized care
Requirements
- Valid certification as a T-Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Previous experience in a geriatric care setting
- Knowledge and understanding of geriatric care principles and practices
- Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards elderly patients
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time
- Physical endurance and ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Current BLS certification (Basic Life Support)
If you have a passion for providing quality care to geriatric patients and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at NCG Associates and make a difference in the lives of elderly individuals.
Benefits
Location: Burlington, VT
Pay Rate: $862.50-$937.50 Weekly depending on your experience
Class/Area: CNA/GERI
Desired Start Date: ASAP
Length of Assignment: 8 wks
Hours per Week: 37.5
Shift and Time: 5X8, Varied
Schedule Details: Full Time
Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
On-call Requirements: No
Holidays Requirements: As scheduled
Floating Requirements: Must float to similar units
Experience Required: 12 months experience in last 18 months Experience Preferred: PCC Charting
License Required: VT State License
Certificates Required: BLS
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