CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

About the job CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant


Job description

```Duties```
As a Nursing Assistant, you will be responsible for providing direct patient care and assisting healthcare professionals in various medical settings. Your duties may include:

- Assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Monitoring and recording vital signs
- Assisting with medical procedures such as suture removal, IV infusion, and ventilator management
- Administering medications as directed by healthcare professionals
- Assisting with patient transfers and mobility
- Providing emotional support to patients and their families
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients

```Skills```
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:

- Strong medical documentation skills to accurately record patient information
- Knowledge of primary care principles and practices
- Experience in home care or hospital settings
- Proficiency in performing basic medical procedures such as suture removal, IV infusion, ventilator management, and inhalation therapy
- Ability to perform venipuncture for blood draws and other diagnostic tests
- Experience working with children in a healthcare setting is preferred

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and skills. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the healthcare facility.

If you are passionate about providing compassionate care to patients and have the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Negotiable

Expected hours: 40 per week

Physical setting:

• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8

Application Question(s):

• Nursing Home Caregiver experience

Work Location: On the road