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CARE ATTENDANT
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center • Danville, KY 40423 • Posted 30+ days ago
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The Care Attendant at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center assists with resident care under the direction of licensed personnel within the scope of defined practice. This role serves as a liaison between the Resident Services Manager, licensed staff, outside health services, and families, ensuring communication and accurate records. The Care Attendant adheres to the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model, focusing on patient and family-centered care, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Assist with resident care under the direction of Licensed Personnel and within the scope of defined practice.
- Serve as a liaison between Resident Services Manager, licensed staff, outside health services, and families ensuring communication and accurate records are available.
- Adhere to practice in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model.
- Participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety.
- Exhibit the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Current certification through an approved State Registered Nursing Assistant program (preferred)
- Must maintain 12 CEU's on an annual basis if certified
- Ability to move or position 50 lbs. independently
Preferred
- One (1) year experience
Full Job Description
+ Job Summary
+ Assist with resident care under the direction of Licensed Personnel and within the scope of defined practice. Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Serves as a liaison between Resident Services Manager, licensed staff, outside health services and families ensuring communication and accurate records are available. Adheres to practice in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model. Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork. Responsible to participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
+ Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort
+ Works in a well-lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds. Long periods in a stationary position and moving around the unit are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain, and assault. Risks exposure to blood and body fluids. Must be able to move or position 50 lbs. independently.
+ Minimum Qualifications or Equivalents
+ Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Current certification through an approved State Registered Nursing Assistant program is preferred. If certified, must maintain 12 CEU's on an annual basis.
+
+ Experience: One (1) year experience preferred.
+
+ EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: (See competency check list)
+ Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations
+ None.
+ Key benefits include:
+ Health, dental and vision insurance are available upon hire date
+ Paid Time Off - accruals at 7.08 hours per pay period
+ Matching Retirement Savings Plan with up to an 8% match
+ Tuition reimbursement for hard to fill positions
+ Student loan repayment for certain positions
+ Cafeteria discount averaging 25%
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+ Assist with resident care under the direction of Licensed Personnel and within the scope of defined practice. Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Serves as a liaison between Resident Services Manager, licensed staff, outside health services and families ensuring communication and accurate records are available. Adheres to practice in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model. Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork. Responsible to participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
+ Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort
+ Works in a well-lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds. Long periods in a stationary position and moving around the unit are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain, and assault. Risks exposure to blood and body fluids. Must be able to move or position 50 lbs. independently.
+ Minimum Qualifications or Equivalents
+ Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Current certification through an approved State Registered Nursing Assistant program is preferred. If certified, must maintain 12 CEU's on an annual basis.
+
+ Experience: One (1) year experience preferred.
+
+ EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: (See competency check list)
+ Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations
+ None.
+ Key benefits include:
+ Health, dental and vision insurance are available upon hire date
+ Paid Time Off - accruals at 7.08 hours per pay period
+ Matching Retirement Savings Plan with up to an 8% match
+ Tuition reimbursement for hard to fill positions
+ Student loan repayment for certain positions
+ Cafeteria discount averaging 25%
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