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. This vital role involves providing high-quality, personalized support to individuals across various healthcare settings, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, assisted living communities, and home care environments. As a CNA, you will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient comfort, safety, and well-being while adhering to strict health standards and regulations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in diverse clinical settings and contribute to exceptional patient care.
Duties
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility using equipment like Hoyer lifts and other assistive devices.
- Monitor and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature, ensuring accurate medical documentation in electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner.
- Support medication administration under supervision, following proper aseptic techniques and HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Provide specialized care for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or memory impairments through tailored approaches like memory care techniques.
- Help with complex clinical procedures such as catheter care, phlebotomy (blood draws), and infection control practices in accordance with hospital or clinic protocols.
- Document patient interactions thoroughly in medical records while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in acute care, ICU, emergency medicine, behavioral health, or post-acute settings to deliver comprehensive patient service.
Skills
- Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments including hospitals (Level I Trauma Centers or Level II Trauma Centers), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home & community care settings.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and basic life support (BLS) procedures.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as eClinicalWorks or Cerner for accurate documentation.
- Experience caring for individuals with disabilities or behavioral health needs; expertise in dementia and Alzheimer's care is highly valued.
- Ability to perform complex clinical tasks such as IV insertion (if certified), catheter care, and infection control using aseptic techniques.
- Excellent caregiving skills combined with a compassionate approach to patient service across pediatrics, geriatrics, or behavioral health populations.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. Join us in delivering exceptional patient-centered care that transforms lives! This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to expand their clinical expertise while making a positive impact on the health and happiness of those we serve.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Internship, Seasonal
Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
- Relocation assistance
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: On the road
