Certified Nursing Assistant

About This Role

Provide direct patient care and support to nursing staff in a hospital setting, assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a safe environment to enhance patient well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility
• Provide basic care, including turning, repositioning, and toileting assistance
• Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates
• Report any abnormalities to the supervising nurse
• Promote patient comfort and respond to patient calls and needs promptly
• Assist with pain management, emotional support, and ensuring patient dignity
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients by ensuring cleanliness and adherence to infection control protocols
• Accurately document patient care activities, observations, and vital signs in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, including nurses and physicians, to ensure cohesive patient care
• Safely transport patients to different departments within the hospital and assist with patient positioning

Requirements

• Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) from NCCT
• 1-2 years experience in patient care or medical assisting
• Strong empathetic and patient-centered care skills
• Ability to accurately monitor and document patient information
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• 1-2 years experience with patient care or medical assisting in a hospital or healthcare setting

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits