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Job Summary: The Respite Aide (CNA or MA) is an important and integral
part of the nursing department at the Barbara McInnis House. The purpose
of the position is to provide the highest quality care to the McInnis
House patients by collaborating with the team RN. With direction from
the team RN, the Respite Aide will offer clinical support services to
the patients and will offer assistance and support to the McInnis House
team RNs. These duties are essential to the overall functioning of the
McInnis House clinic. The position is crucial to assure the continuity
of patient care, providing an essential link for communication involving
all departments. Hours: Part time and Full-time, 20-40 hours per week,
7am ? 3:30pm, 7am-7pm, 3pm - 11pm and every other weekend/holiday
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Assistant Director of
Nursing, the Respite Aide performs a variety of appropriately delegated
patient care interventions. Each Respite Aide is responsible for two
teams. Treats patients in a manner that preserves and supports patient
confidentiality, patient rights, and patient?s dignity Act as a member
of the team of caregivers; collaborates with the team RN throughout the
shift to determine appropriate work assignments and priorities, as well
as communicating the status of delegated task completion and outcome of
patient data findings. Maintains timely ongoing verbal communication to
the team RN in order to assure good patient care and the effective
running of the specific team. Assists nurse/provider during complex
treatments/ dressings/ procedures, including but not limited to, doing
preps and set-ups for examinations/treatments, assisting during
procedures when requested or required Accurately collects requested
patient data (e.g. vital signs, weights and reason for visits),
notifying the team RN of abnormalities Performs basic patient testing,
including but not limited to urine dip, glucose finger stick and FIT
testing Assist patients with personal hygiene, including bed baths and
showering; assist with patient transfer from wheelchair to bed or to
shower Provide personal care and one-to-one support for safety for
patients needing end-of-life care When necessary, escort patients to
off-site appointments; maintains diabetic cart; maintains the oxygen
supply for the patients in their care Cleans the oxygen condensers;
collects, labels, and sends specimens to the lab (stool & urine) with
appropriate laboratory slips and/or requisitions Check inventories on a
weekly basis, order clinic supplies and stock them in their appropriate
location upon arrival in order to avoid a shortage or misplacement of
necessary supplies Maintains appropriate equipment logs and records per
standards; copying, faxing and filing as needed Qualifications: Medical
terminology; vital signs Proficient with basic computer skills; ability
to operate basic office equipment (fax, copier) Proficient reading and
writing skills in English; excellent communication and customer service
skills Phlebotomy preferred High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of two years? experience as a Nursing Assistant or Medical
Assistant Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),
successful completion of a Medical Assistant (MA) program or Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) Licensure Life support training certification
(e.g. CPR, BLS, ACLS) from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person
component. If not certified prior to the start date, the applicant must
submit certification within 60 days of the start date AED trained;
experience in a medical environment preferred Benefits: The compensation
starts at \$22.00 per hour and increases based on years of experience.