Certified Nursing Assistant

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, patient-centered support across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and home care environments. As a CNA, you will work closely with nursing staff to deliver essential daily care, promote patient comfort, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. Your energy and dedication will help foster a safe, respectful, and healing environment for all those under your 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 accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Cerner or eClinicalWorks to ensure up-to-date patient documentation.
• Support medication administration under supervision, following strict aseptic techniques and HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
• Provide specialized care for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, including memory care strategies and behavioral health support.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in acute care, ICU, emergency medicine, or post-acute settings to deliver comprehensive patient service.
• Assist with medical procedures such as catheter care, phlebotomy, and basic life support during emergencies or routine assessments.
• Maintain infection control standards by practicing proper aseptic techniques and adhering to hospital protocols for infectious disease care.
• Support patients in rehabilitation or long-term care environments by engaging in physiologically appropriate activities that promote recovery and well-being.

Requirements

• Valid certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with current state licensing.
• Demonstrated experience working in diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals (including Level I Trauma Centers), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home & community care environments.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and vital signs monitoring techniques.
• Experience caring for individuals with disabilities or behavioral health needs; experience in dementia or memory care is highly valued.
• Ability to perform physical tasks involving lifting (Hoyer lifts), repositioning patients, and assisting with mobility while maintaining safety standards.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare teams and provide compassionate patient service.
• Commitment to maintaining HIPAA compliance and safeguarding patient confidentiality at all times. Join us in delivering exceptional patient care through your expertise and enthusiasm! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while ensuring a rewarding work environment where your energy makes a real impact on lives every day.

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road