Overview
Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where your dedication and skills directly impact the well-being of patients across diverse care settings. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to nursing staff and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Your enthusiasm for caregiving and commitment to excellence will help create a warm, safe, and healing environment for individuals of all ages and needs. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Duties
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using equipment such as Hoyer lifts and manual handling techniques.
- Monitor and record vital signs, observe patient conditions, and report changes promptly to nursing staff to ensure optimal care.
- Support medication administration under supervision, ensuring proper documentation in electronic health records (EHR) systems while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
- Provide specialized care for patients with complex needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or those requiring memory or hospice care.
- Facilitate safe patient transfers using appropriate techniques and equipment; assist with medical procedures like catheter care or phlebotomy when trained.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment by following aseptic techniques and infection control protocols, especially in high-acuity areas like ICU or trauma centers.
- Document all patient interactions accurately within medical documentation systems such as Epic or Cerner, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
Skills
- Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments including long-term care facilities, hospitals (including trauma centers), outpatient clinics, or home care settings.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and basic life support (BLS) procedures such as CPR.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and adhere to safe lifting practices during patient transfers or mobility assistance.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams; experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges is a plus.
- Knowledge of infection control practices including aseptic technique and infectious disease care protocols.
- Certification as a CNA is required; additional certifications such as Phlebotomy or medication administration are advantageous.
Join us in delivering compassionate care that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative work environment dedicated to excellence in patient service.
Pay: $15.00 - $28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
