Certified Nursing Assistant

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients across diverse settings. This dynamic position offers an opportunity to work closely with healthcare professionals, supporting patient needs through attentive caregiving and clinical assistance. As a CNA, you will be instrumental in enhancing patient comfort, ensuring safety, and promoting overall well-being in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. Your expertise will contribute to delivering exceptional care that makes a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day.

Duties

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility to promote independence and dignity.
• Monitor and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature accurately using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Support clinical procedures such as catheter care, wound dressing changes, and basic medication administration under supervision.
• Ensure patient safety by utilizing safe lifting practices with equipment like Hoyer lifts and adhering to infection control protocols including aseptic techniques.
• Document patient observations thoroughly in medical records while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect confidentiality.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans for patients with complex needs such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or behavioral health conditions.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients, especially those requiring memory care or residing in long-term or assisted living facilities.

Requirements

• Valid certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) recognized by the state licensing board.
• Experience working with geriatric populations or in long-term care facilities is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of medical...