Certified Nursing Assistant [Falmouth, MA] - CNA 26-11534

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Location: Falmouth, MA
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

Shifts: Mixed Days & Evenings

• Day: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Evening: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Every other weekend
• Rotating holidays

Compensation

Travel Gross Weekly: $1,200 – $1,280/week, based on experience

Local Pay: $28 – $32/hour, based on experience

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential personal care and support to patients/residents. The CNA will assist nursing staff with basic care activities while promoting patient comfort, dignity, safety, and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients/residents with dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, and other personal care needs.
• Take and accurately record vital signs.
• Complete Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Respond to call lights and assist with patient needs.
• Assist with toileting, oral care, nail care, and catheter care.
• Assist patients using wheelchairs and provide transportation as needed.
• Reposition and turn bedridden patients to promote comfort and prevent complications.
• Observe and report changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate nursing staff.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms.
• Change bed linens as needed.
• Assist with basic equipment and supply sanitation according to established procedures.
• Prepare food trays and assist patients with feeding.
• Accurately document food and fluid intake and output.
• Provide basic and uncomplicated patient care within the scope of CNA certification and applicable regulations.
• Assist with maintaining patient comfort and personal appearance.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient/resident care information, including protected health information (PHI).
• Report known or suspected incidents involving unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
• Respect and uphold patient/resident rights.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 10th-grade education.
• Current and valid  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in accordance with Massachusetts requirements.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to make appropriate independent decisions when circumstances require.
• Ability to interact tactfully and professionally with patients/residents, families, visitors, healthcare personnel, government representatives, and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with other members of the healthcare team.
• Compassionate, patient, positive, and professional attitude.
• Ability to work effectively with patients/residents who may have challenging behaviors or care needs.
• Willingness to learn and incorporate new methods, procedures, and nursing practices.
• Ability to communicate relevant information regarding a patient's/resident's condition.
• Must be able to meet workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and meet the physical and sensory requirements of the position.