CenterPointe Hospital Columbia

Certified Nursing Assistant

Columbia, MO, USPosted 5 days ago

Job Description

Overview: Make a Difference Every Day.

Join our team as a Certified Nursing Assistant and play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care. You’ll support patients’ physical and emotional well-being while working alongside a dedicated clinical team in a structured, positive environment. What You’ll Do:* Provide hands-on patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance * Monitor patient safety through regular observations and timely reporting * Take and document vital signs accurately * Support patients through therapeutic interactions and daily activities * Respond calmly to patient needs using de-escalation techniques * Maintain clean, safe, and organized patient spaces * Collaborate with nurses and the care team to support treatment goals

What We’re Looking For

* Active CNA certification (required) * Compassionate, patient-focused mindset * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Ability to stay calm and responsive in high-need situations

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor. * Patient safety is addressed through * Complete patient observation rounds timely. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care. * Ensure patient rooms are clean and uncluttered. * Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients. * Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation. * Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly. * Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. * Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress. * Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and pa...

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