CNA

Job Description

Job Description

Contract Weeks: 9

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Registry Personnel must bring a state or federal issued identification to the facility and wear a photo badge at all times.
Agency staff must have completed the original or updated COVID-19 vaccine or present a documented religious and/or medical exemption from their employer to be considered for any assignment.
Additional doses must be obtained where required by law.

rotating pattern work every other weekend

Job Summary:
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will assist licensed nursing staff in providing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring the comfort and safety of patients within a healthcare facility. You will work closely with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to support the overall well-being of patients.

Responsibilities:
1. Provide direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting.
2. Assist patients with mobility by transferring them in and out of beds, chairs, or wheelchairs.
3. Take and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
4. Assist in the implementation of care plans developed by licensed nurses.
5. Observe and report any changes in patients\' conditions to the nursing staff.
6. Respond to patient calls and requests for assistance promptly and courteously.
7. Maintain a clean and organized patient environment, including changing linens and tidying patient rooms.
8. Follow proper infection control procedures to prevent the spread of illnesses.
9. Assist with the transportation of patients within the facility as needed.
10. Provide emotional support to patients and their families.

Requirements:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of a state-approved nursing assistant training program.
3. Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of employment.
4. CPR certification may be required.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.
7. Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients.
8. Physical stamina to perform tasks that require standing, walking, bending, and lifting.