Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Certified Assistant (CNA)

Location: North Carolina (Raleigh) Contract Type: Part-time to Full-time Start Date: 06/01/2026 Pay Range: Competitive

General Job Description: Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the direct supervision of an RN. Provides hands-on care and performs tasks following the Aide Assignment Sheet/Plan of Care. Responsible for client care monitoring and communication with other appropriate team members and supervisor(s). Responsible for following agency policy regarding procedures or duties that an aide may perform. Follows the care plan which specifies the level of assistance required by the client for each ADL task. If the client's plan of care requires the in-home aide to provide extensive assistance, the in-home aide shall be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry. If the client's plan of care requires the in-home aide to provide only limited assistance, the in-home aide is not required to be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level:

• Help with prescribed exercises that the client and in-home aides have been taught by a health care practitioner
• Provide or assist with ADLs
• Assist client with self-administration of medications that are ordered by a health care practitioner or other person authorized by state law to prescribe
• Perform ADLs that are essential to the client's care at home and record and report changes in the client's condition.

Required Qualifications at this Level:

• Currently listed or not listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry
• Must demonstrate proof of competency to the RN Supervisor by return demonstration of assigned tasks.
• Must have valid North Carolina Driver's license and appropriate automobile liability insurance.
• Must have dependable transportation and ability to travel from assignment to assignment.
• Requires squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, walking, and sitting for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work independently, make sound judgments based on assessment and data available and act accordingly.
• Must be flexible, innovative, and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple functions and/or tasks.

Education:

• Completion of a Level I - Nurse Aide education program approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or successful completion of the NC - approved Nurse Aide I competency test.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takes place during the first week of employment. Schedule: Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.