Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Main Hospital Campus Headquarters - Madison, WV 25130

Overview

Position Type Full Time

Description

Are you a compassionate, dependable Certified Nursing Assistant who is passionate about caring for others? Boone Memorial Health is looking for dedicated CNAs to join our exceptional healthcare team. As a CNA, you'll play an essential role in providing high-quality, compassionate care while helping patients feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout their hospital stay.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you!

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse by assisting patients with activities of daily living, monitoring basic health measures, and promoting a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. This position is vital to the delivery of quality patient care and requires compassion, professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.

Essential Functions

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will:

• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Take and accurately record vital signs.
• Monitor and document patient intake and output.
• Assist with meals, feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
• Safely transfer, reposition, and transport patients using proper techniques.
• Assist patients with walking and mobility.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Apply comfort measures such as warm or cold compresses as directed.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and requests.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• Keep patient rooms clean, organized, and safe.
• Collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care.
• Attend required education, training, and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• Current West Virginia Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification in good standing.
• Completion of a state-approved CNA training program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Current BLS Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Previous hospital or healthcare experience. preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Reliable and dependable
• A strong team player
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Professional with excellent communication skills
• Able to remain calm and positive in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Frequently bend, twist, stoop, squat, push, pull, and reach.
• Assist with patient transfers and mobility.
• Perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boone Memorial Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable law.