Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health®; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m­

Wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join the night shift and provide compassionate personal care to patients in acute rehabilitation. The role involves direct patient care, assistance with daily living activities, and collaboration with licensed nursing staff to ensure safety and comfort.

We value teamwork, clear communication, and a commitment to high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of course for nursing assistants.
• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• CPR/BCLS Certification.
• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with patients' personal care and daily living activities.
• Performs morning care including bed bath, hygiene, and linen changes; evening care and assistance as needed.
• Notifies licensed personnel when patient reports pain.
• Prepares patients for meals and assists with feeding if necessary.
• Distributes beverages and nourishments to patients.
• Answers call lights and anticipates patient needs; makes rounds.
• Assists with handling of personal property (dentures, glasses, etc.).

Skills

Nursing assistant course

Nursing assistant certification

CPR/BCLS

Communication skills

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Certified Nurse Aide

Shift: FT | Nights

Your Experience Matters

At Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Certified Nursing Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

About Us

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison is a state-of-the-art, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence and return to the lives they love following an injury or illness.

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

How You'll Contribute

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists nursing staff with patients' personal care, emotional support, and activities of daily living. More complex duties performed under supervision of licensed nursing personnel. A CNA who is successful in this role:

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day.
• Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary.
• Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to patients.
• Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients.
• Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Completion of course for nursing assistants
• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant
• CPR/BCLS Certification
• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us?

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.