Certified Nursing Assistant

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where your compassionate care and attention to detail will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to nursing staff and ensure the comfort, safety, and well-being of diverse patient populations across various care settings. Your energetic approach and commitment to excellence will help foster a nurturing environment that promotes healing and dignity for all individuals under your care. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic healthcare environment while making a positive impact every day.

Duties

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using proper manual handling and patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts.
• Monitor and record vital signs accurately, ensuring adherence to medical documentation standards and EMR/EHR systems for seamless patient records management.
• Support medication administration under supervision, following strict aseptic techniques and HIPAA regulations to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Provide specialized care for patients with complex needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or those requiring memory care, ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in acute care settings like ICU, emergency medicine, or trauma centers to deliver timely patient service and assist with procedures like phlebotomy or catheter care.
• Maintain infection control protocols and safe lifting practices while handling infectious disease cases or working within hospital environments such as Level I Trauma Centers or teaching hospitals.
• Assist with patient transfers using appropriate equipment and techniques, ensuring safety during inpatient or outpatient movements across medical-surgical units or long-term care facilities.

Skills

• Proven experience working with diverse populations including geriatric patients, pediatrics, individuals with disabilities, or those in hospice or home & community care settings.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner, eClinicalWorks, or similar platforms for accurate medical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and basic life support (CPR) to respond effectively in urgent situations.
• Skilled in patient transfer methods, heavy lifting, safe lifting practices, and manual handling techniques to ensure safety for both patients and caregivers.
• Excellent caregiver communication skills paired with the ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments like ICU, PICU, or Level II trauma centers.
• Experience working with infectious disease protocols and aseptic techniques in hospital medicine or outpatient clinics.
• Ability to adapt quickly to various healthcare settings including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, or sub-acute care environments.

Join us in delivering compassionate patient-centered care that transforms lives! Your dedication as a Certified Nursing Assistant will help create a healthier community while advancing your career in a supportive and energetic environment.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation

Work Location: In person