CNA - Geriatrics

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential support to patients/residents by assisting with personal hygiene, daily living activities, comfort measures, ambulation, and vital sign monitoring. Working under the guidance of a Licensed Nurse, the CNA plays a key role in delivering comprehensive health services and ensuring patient safety and well-being.

Department: Geriatrics & Extended Care

Qualifications:

• Current CNA certification in good standing.
• 1 year of recent experience
• Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and infection control.
• Ability to assist with ADLs and provide compassionate care.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care & Hygiene
  • Assist patients with bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaving.
  • Help patients travel to the bathroom and provide support for showers and baths.
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Serve meals and assist with feeding as necessary.
  • Support ambulation, turning, and positioning of patients.
  • Provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Adjunct Care
  • Administer enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths.
  • Apply restraints as directed.
• Monitoring & Documentation
  • Check vital signs and weight; perform urine testing.
  • Record and document intake and output in appropriate forms and electronic medical records.
  • Perform capillary blood glucose monitoring.
• Patient Comfort & Support
  • Transport patients and respond promptly to call lights and requests.
  • Report observations of patient condition to nursing supervisor.
  • Provide emotional support and comfort measures.
• Compliance & Confidentiality
  • Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
  • Follow hospital policies, procedures, and professional standards.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as The Joint Commission standards.
• Special Assignments
  • Provide one-to-one observation, including virtual observation, as required.

Geriatrics & Extended Care Specialty Responsibilities

As part of the Geriatrics and Extended Care team, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will provide compassionate, patient-centered care to older adults and long-term care residents. This includes:

• Personal Care & Daily Living Support
  • Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting to maintain dignity and comfort.
  • Support ambulation and mobility to prevent falls and promote independence.
  • Provide fresh water, nourishment, and assist with feeding as needed.
• Comfort & Emotional Support
  • Offer companionship and emotional reassurance to residents and families.
  • Respond promptly to call lights and requests, ensuring residents feel safe and cared for.
• Health Monitoring
  • Check and record vital signs, weight, and intake/output.
  • Perform capillary blood glucose monitoring as directed.
  • Report changes in condition or behavior to the nursing supervisor immediately.
• Specialized Care
  • Assist with nonsterile dressings, therapeutic baths, and routine skin care.
  • Support residents with continence care, including catheter and colostomy assistance.
  • Provide comfort measures for residents nearing end-of-life, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe environment.
  • Follow all VA, federal, state, and local regulations, as well as The Joint Commission standards.

Client Details

Client Type: Government - Federal Setting: Hospital (Inpatient) Address: 1250 Poydras Street, 4Th Floor, Suite 400 City: New Orleans State: LA Zip Code: 70113