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 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 in a dynamic, patient-centered environment while making a positive impact every day.
Duties
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility using equipment like Hoyer lifts and other assistive devices
- Take and record vital signs accurately, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates
- Support medication administration under supervision, ensuring proper documentation in electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Monitor patients’ conditions closely, report changes promptly to nursing staff, and document observations thoroughly in medical records
- Provide specialized care for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, including memory care techniques and behavioral health support
- Assist with clinical procedures like catheter care, phlebotomy preparation, and aseptic techniques in various settings including hospital intensive care units (ICU), emergency departments, or outpatient clinics
- Support patients with complex needs such as those requiring hospice or palliative care, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times
Skills
- Proven experience working in long-term care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living communities, or hospitals with critical care units such as Level I Trauma Centers or PICUs
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and HIPAA regulations to ensure compliant patient care and documentation
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks or similar platforms for accurate medical records management
- Ability to perform basic life support (BLS) and demonstrate competency in infection control practices and aseptic techniques
- Experience caring for individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral health needs; adept at handling dementia and memory care situations with patience and professionalism
- Skilled in using medical equipment such as Hoyer lifts, catheters, IV supplies (DME), and other assistive devices safely and effectively
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient, outpatient, home & community care settings
Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional patient service through compassionate caregiving. Your dedication will help foster healing environments where every individual feels valued and cared for.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
