Overview
Join our compassionate healthcare team as a PRN (as-needed) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who is fluent in Spanish! In this dynamic role, you will provide essential patient care and support across various settings, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity for diverse patient populations. Your energetic and proactive approach will help us deliver exceptional service while fostering a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families. This position offers flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility using safe lifting practices and equipment like Hoyer lifts.
- Monitor and record vital signs, patient observations, and medical documentation accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Support patient transfer methods, including manual handling techniques, to ensure safe movement within the facility.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members in Spanish to provide clear updates and compassionate care.
- Administer medications under supervision, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Assist with specialized care needs such as dementia care, Alzheimer's care, memory care, hospice support, or post-acute care as required.
- Follow aseptic techniques during procedures like catheter care or wound management to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in various settings including long-term care facilities, hospitals (Level I Trauma Center experience), outpatient clinics, or home & community care environments.
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish with excellent communication skills to effectively engage with diverse patient populations.
- Proven experience working with geriatric patients or individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, vital signs assessment, and basic life support (BLS).
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation.
- Experience in acute or chronic care settings including ICU, emergency medicine, or hospital medicine is highly desirable.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and demonstrate proper manual handling techniques.
- Strong caregiving skills combined with a compassionate approach to patient service and family interaction.
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Join us in delivering energetic, explicit care that makes a real difference! We’re dedicated to supporting your growth as a healthcare professional while providing flexible opportunities that fit your schedule. If you’re passionate about helping others and fluent in Spanish, we want to hear from you!
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
