Certified Nurse Assistant

Kane County Human Resource SPE; Kanab (UT); In loco; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Kane County Human Resource SPE is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in Kanab, Utah. You will support licensed nursing staff, assist patients with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and help maintain a clean, safe care environment.

This role requires following hospital policies, documenting care accurately, communicating clearly with patients and families, and protecting patient confidentiality and HIPAA

Competenze

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the State of Utah.
• CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within required timeframe.
• Previous healthcare or patient-care experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Mansioni

• Provide basic patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Take and document vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, SpO2).
• Assist with positioning, transferring, ambulation, and use of mobility equipment.
• Observe patient condition changes and report promptly to nursing staff.
• Maintain patient comfort, privacy, dignity, and safety.
• Document patient care accurately according to hospital policies.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Protect patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
• Participate in training and competency assessments.

Conoscenze

Communication with patients

Teamwork

Documentation

Vital signs monitoring

Formazione

Utah CNA certification

CPR/BLS certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides compassionate, safe, and respectful care to patients under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff. The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living, monitors and reports changes in patient condition, maintains a clean and safe patient environment, and supports the nursing team in providing quality patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Assist patients with meals and provide feeding assistance as needed.
• Take and accurately document vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Assist with positioning, transferring, ambulation, and use of mobility equipment according to patient needs and facility procedures.
• Observe patients for changes in condition, behavior, or physical status and promptly report concerns to the appropriate nursing staff.
• Maintain patient comfort, privacy, dignity, and safety at all times.
• Assist with maintaining clean, organized, and safe patient rooms and care areas.
• Answer call lights promptly and respond appropriately to patient requests.
• Assist nursing staff with patient care procedures within the CNA's scope of practice and training.
• Accurately document patient care and other required information according to hospital policies.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, families, visitors, and members of the healthcare team.
• Protect patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.
• Participate in required training, education, and competency assessments.
• Follow all hospital policies, procedures, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the State of Utah.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
• Previous healthcare or patient-care experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and accurately document patient information.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, compassion, and confidentiality in a healthcare environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, repositioning, and ambulating patients.
• Ability to push or pull equipment and supplies as required.
• Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.