Certified Nursing Assistant

CarePoint Health Management Associates; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to patients, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, assisting with meals, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients. This innovative firm offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about patient care and making a difference in people's lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered as a Certified Nursing Assistant in New Jersey.
• Previous patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and provide comfort.
• Monitor vital signs and report observations to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

About Us

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) under the supervision of a licensed nurse, performs delegated tasks and procedures of patient care, involving the physical, psychological, social, emotional, safety, and security needs of the patient.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary, ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
2. Provides care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths.
3. Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine and recording intake and output information.
4. Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
5. Handles the care and cleaning of specific equipment, stocking of supplies and equipment, and the transportation of patients, supplies, and equipment.
6. Any and all other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Registered as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of New Jersey.
• BLS (American Heart Association) required.
• Previous relevant patient care experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.