CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE

Reagan-Hospital-District-; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reagan-Hospital-District- (CNA) is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide direct patient care and daily living assistance. You will measure vital signs, assist with bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting, and help maintain a safe, hygienic environment on a daily basis.

The role requires CPR certification and knowledge of infection control, with emphasis on accurate recordkeeping and patient advocacy. Collaboration with nursing staff and empathetic communication are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience with activities of daily living (ADL) assistance.
• Knowledge of infection control and basic anatomy.
• CPR certification required; basic first aid skills.
• Strong recordkeeping and documentation abilities.
• Empathy, active listening and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Monitor and record vital signs (BP, temperature, etc.).
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment.
• Support nurses and healthcare staff in patient care.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.

Skills

ADL assistance

Active listening

Empathy

Recordkeeping

Infection control

Anatomy knowledge

CPR certification

First aid

Tools

Vital signs equipment

Wound care tools

Job description

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing essential support to medical staff and delivering personal care to patients. Key responsibilities include:• Assisting with daily living activities: Helping patients with bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.• Monitoring vital signs: Measuring and recording patients' vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.• Maintaining a clean environment: Ensuring a safe and hygienic patient environment to promote well-being.• Supporting medical staff: Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals in delivering care.• Communicating with patients: Providing emotional support and companionship to patients.• Medical knowledge of infection control and anatomy• Experience with ADL assistance• Active listening and empathy skills to understand and advocate for patients’ needs• Strong recordkeeping skills to support accurate, timely medical record documentation• Basic first aid skills and wound care• CPR certification• Ability to operate equipment to take vital signs, move patients or conduct other basic care tasks