Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant at MASONICARE summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care and support to patients in a Behavioral Health/Acute Psychiatric Unit under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Duties include assisting patients with daily living activities such as feeding, bathing, ambulation, and toileting while following individualized treatment plans. Certification as a CNA and CPR training are required for this role within a specialized 50-bed behavioral health hospital unit.

Behavioral Health CNA

Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT

Day Shift / 32hrs/wk

* This position is located on a Behavioral Health/Acute Psych Unit*

This is a 50-bed state of the art Behavioral Health Hospital unit

The CNA performs basic nursing care procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Follow treatment plan that was designed to meet the appropriate age, needs and abilities of each resident/patient including assisting with meals and nourishments, transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, ambulations, bathing, toileting and dressing and grooming.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Current Connecticut certification as a nurse's aide - C.N.A. and CPR certification.

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