Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients; provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served; reports and records observations; contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit; all duties are performed in accordance with established, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.nEducation: - High school diploma or GED preferred. One of the following required: - Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA); - Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA, ABR-OE, RMA, CCMA or NCMA); - Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed; or - Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the nursing assistant role. Licensure/Certification/Registry: - CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Successful completion of Nursing Team Onboarding, unit-based orientation, and clinical competency validation tool within 30 days of hire. Annual Credentialing: - Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA and hospital/nurse manager mandated inservices. Submits supporting documentation to nurse manager in conjunction with annual performance appraisal. Demonstrates clinical competence.