JOB SUMMARY

　　The Certified Nursing Assistant for the Orthopedic unit is an essential member of the patient care team who contributes to the well-being and comfort of patients during their stay by providing direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the registered nurse. The CNA will be responsible for assisting with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, oral care, hair care, shaving, and other activities of daily living. They will aid the RN in performing vitals, providing post-op care, ambulation, mobility, and positioning. As part of an interdisciplinary team, they will actively participate in establishing plans of care.

　　JOB REQUIREMENTS

　　EDUCATION

　　Graduate of Maine State Board-approved CNA course

　　Valid State of Maine CNA certification

　　BLS certification required

　　EXPERIENCE

　　No previous experience is required, willing to train the right candidate

　　OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

　　Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required

　　Ability to function in high-stress situations

　　Flexibility is required to provide coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week. May be asked to float to other departments

　　Covenant Health System Values

　　ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　COMPASSION

　　We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

　　INTEGRITY

　　We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

　　COLLABORATION

　　We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

　　EXCELLENCE

　　We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

　　It is an expectation that all staff at Covenant Health will comply with and encourage others to adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and standards including but not limited to State licensing, HIPAA, DNV and the standards of conduct that are part of our corporate “Organizational Integrity” program.