Under direct supervision assists the professional nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care.Education:HS Diploma or equivalentLicensure: Heart Saver (CPR Certification) CNA Current registration with State of Maryland Board of Nursing Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing AssistantExperience:At least 6 months experience in direct patient care preferredSkills: Ability to read and write English in order to provide basic patient care, to understand and communicate detailed instructions relating to basic patient care, and perform simple calculations in order to take and record weights, vital signs, and routine information in patient charts Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff in a courteous manner. Competent to safety handle medicationsPatient & Workplace Safety:
- Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.Patient Population: