Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our healthcare team during the morning shift. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to patient care, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have experience working in diverse healthcare settings. As a CNA, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality support to patients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your caregiving skills make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Support patients with nutritional needs by assisting with feeding and ensuring proper hydration.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
- Document patient care activities accurately using electronic health record (EHR) systems while respecting patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborate effectively with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
- Use specialized equipment such as Hoyer lifts or other manual handling tools to assist with patient transfers safely.
- Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition or behavior, escalating concerns as appropriate.
Experience
- Prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or in a similar caregiving role within long-term care facilities, hospitals, assisted living communities, or home care settings.
- Familiarity with PCC for medical documentation and patient record management.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and basic life support (BLS) procedures such as CPR.
- Experience working with geriatric patients or individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities is highly desirable.
- Exposure to specialized care environments such as ICU, emergency medicine, hospice care, or Level I/II trauma centers is advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to perform safe lifting practices and manual handling techniques while maintaining patient safety standards.
- Strong communication skills coupled with compassionate caregiving approach tailored to diverse patient needs across pediatric to senior populations.
Join our team committed to delivering exceptional patient service through compassionate care and professional excellence!
Pay: $21.50 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Family leave
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
