CNA/GNA/CAREGIVER

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To:

Nurse Supervisor / Registered Nurse / Healthcare Manager

Job Summary:

The CNA/GNA/Caregiver is responsible for providing direct patient care and support under the supervision of nursing staff. This role assists patients with daily activities, monitors vital signs, and ensures a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for individuals in need of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist residents or patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding

• Measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight)

• Help patients with mobility, including transferring from beds to wheelchairs and repositioning

• Monitor and report changes in patient’s physical or emotional condition to nursing staff

• Ensure patient rooms are clean, organized, and safe

• Provide companionship and emotional support

• Assist with meal preparation and feeding if needed

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations

• Follow infection control protocols and proper hygiene procedures

• Document care provided using appropriate systems or charts

• Participate in training and continuing education as required

Qualifications:

• Valid CNA or GNA certification (state-Maryland)

• CPR/First Aid certification

• Previous experience in caregiving or healthcare (preferred but not always required)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable

• Physically able to lift, move, or support patients as needed

Work Environment:

• May work in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or private homes

• Requires physical effort including standing, walking, bending, and lifting

• May involve exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Schedule:

• Part time or per diem

• Day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required