Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT) works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CNA/PCT performs multi-skilled duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the patient. Assists nursing team with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing team with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients.
• Affords assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, walking.
• Changes bed linens and assists with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
• Serves and collects food trays and provides patients with between-meal nourishment.
• Records temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a CNA program within 6 months is preferred if not already certified.
• Preferred to be currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina; must be current on the Nurse Aide Registry if certified.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

$14.00 - $17.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

3 – 12 hour shifts per week, scheduled weekly hours 36.