Nursing Assistant - Geri Psych / FT 32 hrs / Evening Shift
Steward Health Care
- Ayer, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.For more information, visitJob Summary: Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to geriatric psychiatric patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.Job Responsibilities:
- Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice.
- Meets communication needs of patients.
- Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice.
- Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
- Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses.
- Maintains awareness of the needs of geriatric patient.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.