Certified Nursing Assistant

Details

Client Name
New Orleans VAMC (NOLA)

Job Type
Local

Offering
Nursing

Profession
CNA

Specialty
General

Job ID
17423325

Job Title
Certified Nursing Assistant

Weekly Pay
$747.0


Shift Details

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/01/2025

End Date
09/30/2030

Duration
261 Week(s)

Required Certifications for Submittal
Certified Nursing Assistant


Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential support to patients/residents by assisting with personal hygiene, daily living activities, comfort measures, ambulation, and vital sign monitoring. Working under the guidance of a Licensed Nurse, the CNA plays a key role in delivering comprehensive health services and ensuring patient safety and well-being.

Qualifications:

• Current CNA certification in good standing.
• 1 year of recent experience
• Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and infection control.
• Ability to assist with ADLs and provide compassionate care.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care & Hygiene



• Assist patients with bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaving.
• Help patients travel to the bathroom and provide support for showers and baths.
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Serve meals and assist with feeding as necessary.
• Support ambulation, turning, and positioning of patients.
• Provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Adjunct Care
• Administer enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths.
• Apply restraints as directed.
• Monitoring & Documentation
• Check vital signs and weight; perform urine testing.
• Record and document intake and output in appropriate forms and electronic medical records.
• Perform capillary blood glucose monitoring.
• Patient Comfort & Support
• Transport patients and respond promptly to call lights and requests.
• Report observations of patient condition to nursing supervisor.
• Provide emotional support and comfort measures.
• Compliance & Confidentiality
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow hospital policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as The Joint Commission standards.
• Special Assignments
• Provide one-to-one observation, including virtual observation, as required.

Client Details

Address
1250 Poydras Street, 4Th Floor, Suite 400

City
New Orleans

State
LA

Zip Code
70113