Certified Nursing Assistant (Cna)

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Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where your compassionate care and attention to detail will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. This vital role involves providing high-quality support to individuals across various healthcare settings, including long-term care, hospitals, assisted living, and community care environments. As a CNA, you will work closely with nursing staff to deliver personalized patient care, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity at all times. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment that values your skills and dedication while offering opportunities for professional growth and development.

Duties

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility to promote independence and comfort.
• Monitor and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates using EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems like Cerner or eClinicalWorks.
• Support medication administration under supervision, ensuring proper documentation in medical records while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Provide specialized care for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or memory impairments through tailored approaches like memory care techniques.
• Use equipment such as Hoyer lifts and assistive devices safely to transfer patients and prevent injury.
• Maintain aseptic techniques during procedures like catheter care or wound management to prevent infections.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in acute care, ICU (Intensive Care Unit), emergency medicine, or behavioral health settings to deliver comprehensive patient service.
• Assist with medical procedures such as phlebotomy or basic life support when qualified, supporting overall patient health and safety.
• Document patient interactions thoroughly in electronic health records (EHR systems) ensuring accuracy and compliance with medical terminology standards.
• Support home & community care initiatives by providing compassionate caregiving in outpatient or post-acute settings for diverse populations including pediatrics and geriatrics.

Skills

• Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges in settings such as long-term care facilities or assisted living communities.
• Strong familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation of patient care activities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and aseptic techniques essential for delivering safe patient care.
• Ability to perform vital signs measurement accurately and efficiently while maintaining patient comfort.
• Experience in specialized areas such as Alzheimer's/dementia care, hospice support, behavioral health, or sub-acute care environments is highly desirable.
• Competence in handling equipment like Hoyer lifts and managing infection control protocols within Level I Trauma Centers or Level II trauma settings.
• Excellent caregiving skills demonstrated through patience, empathy, and effective communication across diverse populations including children and seniors.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations ensuring confidentiality of medical records and sensitive information.
• Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments such as urgent care clinics or hospital medicine units while maintaining high standards of patient service. Join us in providing exceptional patient-centered care that transforms lives! We value your expertise and dedication—apply today to become an essential part of our compassionate healthcare team!

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person