Lakin Hospital

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**Special Hiring Rate: $27,664**

Under general supervision, at the full-performance level, these positions perform work providing basic personal and nursing care related to the treatment, habilitation and rehabilitation of patients and residents at state-operated facilities or in a community setting. These positions perform basic personal and/or therapeutic treatment duties, and perform basic nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Travel may be required. Perform related work as required.

Examples of Work

• Provide required personal care and hygiene services for patients such as bathing, grooming, dressing and feeding.
• Teach patients basic skills for the development of daily living habits regarding cleanliness, personal hygiene, dressing and eating skills, etc.
• Motivate and encourage patients to promote their treatment and development by engaging in one-on-one discussions and supportive relationships with the patients.
• Provide nursing care such as taking temperature, blood pressure, and pulse readings; apply soaks and compresses and clean sores and wounds; perform routine treatment and first-aid under the direction of a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse or physician.
• Interact with patients in a therapeutic manner.
• Participate with other treatment team members in rehabilitation activities to facilitate change in the patients' behavior.
• Oversee or participate in planned recreational and social programs.
• Observe, record and report patients' behavior, attitudes and physical condition and report significant changes to proper staff.
• Serve as a role model in the training of less experienced workers.
• Escort patients to meals, therapy, medical appointments and scheduled activities within and outside the facility.
• Perform duties necessary to maintain a safe, clean and orderly living and work area.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.

AND

Experience: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the care, treatment and development of patients or residents of a healthcare facility.

OR

Substitution: Certification or registration as a Nursing Assistant or Nurse Aide may substitute for the required training and experience.

Special Requirement for Veterans Nursing Facility, Long-Term Care Facilities (Hopemont Hospital, Lakin Hospital, John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center and Jackie Withrow Hospital) and the long-term unit located at Welch Community Hospital: Certification or registration as a Nursing Assistant or Nurse Aide.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA license (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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