Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care in hospital or long-term care settings by performing various nursing support tasks. This role supports patient daily living activities, assists clinical staff, and ensures quality care delivery across multiple care units including SNF, ICF, medical, and surgical areas. Flexibility to work any shift and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team is essential. Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and positioning.
• Perform routine patient care tasks including range of motion exercises, skin care, and toileting assistance.
• Collect patient data and specimens, including vital signs, urine, stool, and sputum samples.
• Communicate patient status and report changes to licensed nursing staff.
• Support patient care procedures such as incentive spirometry, oxygen therapy setup, and blood sugar testing.
• Prepare patient rooms, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide post-mortem care.
• Maintain and clean medical equipment and supplies.
• Perform clerical duties including answering unit phones, data entry, and coordinating equipment needs.
• Assist in emergency situations as directed by nursing staff.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Current AHA BLS Provider CPR certification at hire.
• Ability to perform direct patient care duties in accordance with established procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience working in hospital, long-term care, or home care settings.
• Familiarity with multiple care units such as SNF, ICF, medical, and surgical.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and adapt to various patient care environments.

Special Considerations:

• Must be able to work any shift as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Work environment may include hospital, long-term care facilities, and home care settings.
• Position requires adherence to strict patient care protocols and infection control standards.

Scheduling:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Rotating shifts across all shifts as required by facility needs.
• Shift assignments may vary depending on patient care unit and staffing requirements.