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 by assisting with daily patient care, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity for individuals across various healthcare settings. Your energetic approach and commitment to excellence will help foster a nurturing environment that promotes healing and well-being. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to high-quality patient care.

Duties

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility using safe lifting practices and patient transfer methods like Hoyer lifts.
• Take and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Support medication administration under supervision, ensuring proper documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards.
• Provide specialized care for patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other memory impairments, including engaging in therapeutic activities and maintaining a safe environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in acute care settings such as ICU, emergency medicine, or surgical units to deliver patient-centered care aligned with physiology knowledge and medical terminology.
• Maintain infection control protocols using aseptic techniques during procedures like catheter care or phlebotomy.
• Assist with patient transfers using appropriate techniques and equipment such as Hoyer lifts or wheelchairs, ensuring safety at all times.
• Document all patient interactions thoroughly within EMR/EHR systems while maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required; additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR are highly preferred.
• Proven experience working with diverse populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, or individuals with disabilities—long-term care experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation and record management.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and aseptic techniques to ensure safe patient care practices.
• Experience working in various healthcare environments such as hospitals (including Level I Trauma Centers), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home & community care settings.
• Ability to lift heavy loads safely and perform manual handling tasks while adhering to safe lifting practices.
• Strong communication skills for caregiving roles that require collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Join us in delivering compassionate, expert care that transforms lives! This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to grow their healthcare careers while making a positive impact every day through dedicated patient service.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 22.0 per week

Benefits

* Mileage reimbursement

Application Question(s)

* Do you have Auto Insurance?

License/Certification

* BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person