CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
As our Nursing Assistant at St. John's you’ll help our patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with their basic daily life activities.
Your success in this role comes from your genuine desire to help patients feel better whether that means giving them fresh bed linens or checking their vitals. You’re diligent about your tasks observant of patients’ conditions improving or declining and accept coaching well. You know we’re all continuously trying to become better care providers and you’re eager to learn.
In keeping with the Dignity Health core values Nurse Assistants support and promote the provision of quality patient care and actively participates as a team member in the systems functions and activities of the unit/department.
This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Qualifications
High school educationSuccessful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant programCurrent Certified Nurse Assistant certification (CT NA)CPR certification (CT CPRBLS)
Preferred Qualifications:
Six (6) months recent hospital experience as a CNASpecial Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and writing; clearly concisely and accuratelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to operate common office equipment including computersKnowledge of medical terminology and basic procedures