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 deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across various healthcare settings. Your energy, professionalism, and commitment will help create a safe, comfortable environment for individuals of all ages, including those with complex medical needs. Caregivers are assigned to cases matching CNA availability. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills while making a positive impact in the community. We cover client assignments in the Central Florida Area.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility using proper manual handling techniques and equipment like Hoyer lifts.
• Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates, ensuring accurate documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Support nursing staff with clinical tasks such as medication administration under supervision, catheter care, wound care, and basic infection control practices following aseptic techniques.
• Provide specialized care for patients with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, ensuring their safety and comfort through tailored memory care strategies.
• Help manage patient transfers and positioning safely using appropriate lifting practices to prevent injury for both patients and caregivers.
• Document patient information thoroughly in medical records while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.

Skills

• Proven experience working in long-term care facilities, hospitals (including ICU and trauma centers), assisted living communities, or home health environments.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Caretime a...