Nursing Assistant CNA - Full-time - 3rd Shift

Aurora Health Care · Milwaukee, WI · Yesterday

OTHRFull-time

Assist with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Help patients with mobility: turning, repositioning, and transferring between beds and wheelchairs.
Serve meals and assist with feeding if needed.
Take and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
Report any changes in a patient’s condition to nurses or doctors.
Set up medical equipment and assist during some procedures.
Transport patients to different departments (e.g., radiology, surgery).
Restock supplies and maintain a clean, safe environment.
Monitor patients for signs of distress or changes in behavior.
Document care provided and communicate observations to the healthcare team.
Offer companionship and reassurance to patients.
Communicate with patients’ families and help them understand care routines.
Assist with post-operative care.
Support nurses during procedures.
Transport patients to tests or surgeries.

High School Diploma or equivalent.
CNA (WI Registry).
Compassion and patience.
Strong communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to use equipment (gait belts, transfer devices, lifts, etc.) to care for patients.

This role may differ from other healthcare settings in the following ways:

Pace & Environment: Fast-paced, often high-pressure. Patients may be acutely ill or recovering from surgery.
Patient Turnover: High. Patients are admitted, treated, and discharged relatively quickly.
Team Structure: CNAs work closely with a large, multidisciplinary team including RNs, doctors, and specialists.
Variety: Exposure to different departments (e.g., ER, ICU, med-surg) and more diverse experiences.

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