Certified Nurses Assistant

The Goddard School of Magnolia, TX; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential support to patients. The CNA will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and ensure patient comfort within various healthcare settings, including hospitals and nursing homes. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, compassion, and the ability to perform physical tasks. This role involves shift work, adapting to the facility's needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified nursing assistant with a state-approved program.
• Ability to perform physical tasks like lifting and moving patients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine desire to help.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs and report changes.
• Help patients with mobility and offer emotional support.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Compassion

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential support to patients and healthcare staff, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Vital Signs Monitoring: Measure and record patients' vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, and report any changes to nursing staff.
• Mobility Assistance: Help patients with mobility, including transferring them between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
• Feeding Support: Deliver meals and assist patients with eating, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Emotional Support: Provide compassionate emotional support to patients and their families, fostering a caring environment.
• Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain cleanliness in patient areas.
• Collaboration: Work closely with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care and assist with additional tasks as assigned by supervising nurses.

Qualifications

• Certification: Must be a certified nursing assistant, having completed a state-approved training program and passed the certification exam.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, compassion, and a genuine desire to help others.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving patients, and standing for extended periods.

Work Environment
CNAs typically work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. The role may involve working shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on the facility's needs.