Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA - Days - Full-time

About the Role

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in a 94-bed long-term acute care hospital. Supports patients with activities of daily living, personal care, emotional support, and performs clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting with bed pan, urinal, or commode use, ambulating the patient, and pre/post-operative care.
• Applies binders, anti-embolic stockings, performs bed baths, oral/hair/back care, changes bed linens, cleans over-bed tables and bedside stands, and maintains a clean patient room.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure) and intake/output measurements accurately and documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient rooms and beds for admissions, transfers, and ensures all necessary equipment is available.
• Maintains a clean, comfortable, and well-ventilated patient environment.
• Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling patient belongings.
• Responds to patient call lights, telephones, and paging systems as appropriate.
• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas and applies heat/cold appliances.
• Releases, removes, and reapplies patient restraints under RN supervision.
• Assists with positioning and aligning patients.
• Supports RNs and LVNs/LPNs with complex patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal trays, assists with feeding, and prepares food items (e.g., opening containers, cutting food).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships within and across departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
• BLS Certification.
• Minimum six months’ experience in an acute or long-term care facility.

Pay

$18.00 - $22.83 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Wellness programs.