Certified Nursing Assistant

Job 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 patient care, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity for individuals across various healthcare settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in dynamic environments such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and home care, all while developing your skills and advancing your career in healthcare. Your energy and commitment will help create a positive, healing environment for those in need of specialized care.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using equipment like Hoyer lifts when necessary
• Monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates accurately in electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Support medication administration under supervision, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to HIPAA regulations
• Provide specialized care for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, including memory care techniques and behavioral health support
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care in settings such as medical-surgical units, ICU, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), or emergency departments
• Maintain aseptic techniques during procedures like catheter care or wound management to prevent infection
• Assist with medical documentation and ensure compliance with healthcare standards using EMR systems like Cerner or eClinicalWorks
• Support patients with complex needs including those requiring hospice or palliative care, infectious disease management, or post-acute recovery

Requirements

• Valid certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in accordance with state regulations
• Experience working in diverse healthcare environments such as hospitals (including Level I Trauma Centers), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home health agencies
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and basic life support (BLS) procedures
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner for accurate documentation and patient records management
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting patients with Hoyer lifts and standing for extended periods
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare teams and provide compassionate patient service
• Prior experience in critical care areas such as ICU or emergency medicine is highly desirable; experience with pediatrics or behavioral health is a plus
• Working knowledge of infection control protocols and aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety

Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional patient care through compassion, expertise, and teamwork. Your dedication will help improve the quality of life for individuals across all stages of health and recovery.

Client will be Thursday-Sunday 6:30pm-9:30pm.

Hoyer Lift Experience

Pay: $17.50 - $20.50 per hour

Benefits

* Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person