Casual Nurse Aide

Key responsibilities include:

• Supports the policies and procedures of the Bermuda Hospitals Board (B.H.B.) and maintains the standards of nursing practices.
• Attends to and assist with activities of daily living i.e. feeding, bathing, grooming, toileting, and mobilizing (except operating and recovery rooms)
• Assist with the providing comfort measures and ensure patient safety.
• Observes and reports patients’ symptoms, reactions and progress to nurse in charge in a timely manner and accurately records patients’ vital signs.
• Administers enemas/suppositories, collects specimens, including urine for testing.
• Provides and assists patients with bed pans and urinals.
• Makes open, closed, and occupied beds.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, care of the deceased and transportation of the bodies to the morgue.
• Maintains a clean therapeutic and safe environment by exercising infection control and safety measures.
• Participates in continuing educational programs.

Qualifications &/ Registration required:

• High school Graduate or equivalent
• Certified as a Nursing Assistant by an accredited institution (for example, the Bermuda College).
• Current registration as required by the Bermuda Nursing Council.
• Must be capable of safely lifting with approved device.
• Current CPR certifications would be an asset.