Nursing Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION NURSING ASSISTANT

• REPORTS TO: Chief Nurse / Clinical Coordinator / The Nursing Assistant works under the direct
• supervision of the Registered Nursing team for daily duties and patient care responsibilities and
• is ultimately accountable to the Clinical Coordinator and Chief Nurse.

CLASS: Full-Time

• (The Employee is required to work as scheduled, including days, nights, evenings, weekends, on-call
• and Public Holidays.)

PRIMARY ROLE

• Provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion
• are at the core of all we do. The Nursing Assistant’s role is to provide technical assistance and
• supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.

• Assist with patient care activities as directed by the Charge Nurse or designee, in accordance

with the patient’s plan of care.

• Support patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, oral care, skin care, toileting, and

use of catheters, enemas, or other aids as required.

• Assist with feeding and monitor dietary intake as necessary.
• Help ambulate, reposition, and care for patients with limited mobility.
• Measure and record vital signs, weight, urine output, and fluid intake and inform the Registered

Nurse assigned to the patient.

• Observe and report changes in patient condition, behavior, or safety needs, including those from

correctional environments.

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Monitor and restock supplies in patient care areas, and submit supply when items need to be

reordered. Assist with basic tasks in specialty service areas as required.

• Ensure a clean, safe care environment; follow infection control, aseptic, and isolation

procedures.

• Maintain supplies in patient care areas and assist with basic tasks in specialty service areas.
• Adhere to departmental procedures and internal controls.
• Participate in identifying and addressing training and learning needs within the clinical area.
• Assist in the orientation and induction of new nursing and support staff.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and leadership potential through role modeling.
• Take responsibility for personal development and effective time management, and comply with good

attendance and punctuality.

• Adhere to Uniform Policy and maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Attend staff meetings and stay informed through internal communications. Remain flexible to

support patient care needs, including floating to other departments as required.

• Wear hospital identification at all times while on duty.
• Perform only procedures within the scope of practice for Nursing Assistants.

OTHER DUTIES

• The employee, as part of his/her job description shall take part in the activities of any

• committee that he/she is assigned by his/her supervisor and is expected to attend all scheduled
• meetings. The employee further agrees to be an active participant in assigned activities related to
• Doctors Hospital attaining and maintaining Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• GCSE/CXC or High School equivalent Diploma with 6-12 weeks of CNA training.
• Experience in hospital setting and understanding of hospital operations is preferred
• Clinical nursing education required.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required by start date.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• The Nursing Assistant is accountable to the Chief Nurse. Secondary reporting will be to his/her
• designate.
• TRAVEL: None expected.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to job.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a

clear and concise manner.

• Demonstrate an understanding of change management.
• Demonstrate evidence of effective planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Demonstrate flexible approach – to internal rotations, rostering e.g. night duty, on call,

attitude to work.

• Demonstrate evidence of recent and relevant experience in the specialized area and in an acute

hospital setting.

• Demonstrate a focus on quality.
• Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathize with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues

with dignity and respect.

• Friendly and professional bedside manners.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Multitasking skills.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires moving and handling; minimum of 15 pounds.
• Requires standing for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Requires flexibility and team work approach. Must be willing to work in any area.
• Requires positive personality and consistent interpersonal skills
• Requires professional dress and appearance. Well-groomed with minimal perfume.

• All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description does not list all the duties of the job. The post holder may be asked by
• supervisors/managers to perform other duties, once approved by the HR Manager/Hospital
• Administration Committee. The post holder’s evaluation may be based, in part on his/her performance
• of the responsibilities listed in this job description.
• The Management of Doctors Hospital has the right to revise this description; and the post holder
• will be advised in the event that this occurs. This job description is not a contract for
• employment, and either the post holder or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason as outlined in the Employment Contract or other written agreement.