Job Summary
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 and assist patients across various settings, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, assisted living communities, and home care environments. Your energetic approach and commitment to patient well-being will help foster a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for all individuals under your care. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while making a positive impact in the health and happiness of our diverse patient population.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility to promote independence and comfort.
- Monitor vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates accurately and report any abnormalities promptly.
- Support patient transfer methods using equipment like Hoyer lifts or manual handling techniques to ensure safety during movement.
- Maintain detailed medical documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems while adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
- Provide specialized care for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or other memory impairments by implementing tailored memory care strategies.
- Assist with medication reminders.
- Follow aseptic techniques during procedures such as catheter care or wound dressing changes to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Support patients with developmental disabilities or those requiring hospice or palliative care by delivering compassionate and respectful assistance.
- Use EMR/EHR systems proficiently for accurate documentation of patient care activities and medical records management.
Skills
- Proven experience working with geriatric patients in nursing homes or long-term care facilities.
- Familiar with EMR/EHR systems for medical documentation.
- Skilled in safe manual handling practices and heavy lifting techniques using equipment like Hoyer lifts.
- Strong caregiving communication skills with the ability to connect empathetically with patients of all ages—including pediatrics and those with disabilities.
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Experience providing specialized dementia or Alzheimer’s care within memory or assisted living communities is preferred.
- Competence in infection control practices including aseptic technique during procedures involving infectious disease management.
Join us in delivering exceptional patient-centered care through your dedication and expertise! This role is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals eager to grow their nursing assistant skills across diverse healthcare environments while positively impacting lives every day.
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
