Certified Nursing Assistant

MedFit Staffing; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential patient care, including personal hygiene assistance and monitoring vital signs. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting. Dependability and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks are crucial. This position involves maintaining a safe environment and effective communication with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a CNA within a healthcare facility.
• Successful completion of nursing assistant course or equivalent required.
• Must pass pre-employment testing for nursing assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene and daily living assistance to patients.
• Administer treatments and check vital signs.
• Maintain open communication with nursing staff.

Skills

Dependability

Patient transportation

Safety maintenance

Education

High school graduate preferred

Completion of nursing assistant course

1 year of CNA experience

Job description

About the job Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides for patient's personal hygiene and daily living. This may include providing and clearing bedpans and urinals, providing baths, backrubs, shampoos and shaves, and assisting patients with showers. Assists with meals and feeds patients. Ambulates, turns and positions patients. Provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Administers enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths, and applies restraints.
• Performs I&Os; checks vital signs and weight; performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees. Maintains good working relations with nursing unit staff and other hospital employees through appropriate communication.
• Instills confidence in patients by maintaining a neat appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner. Reports observations of patients to the nurse caring for the patient to ensure professional assessment.
• With specialized training and written approval, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned area.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers; transports patients and equipment as appropriate.

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate preferred.
• Successful completion of nursing assistant course or the equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as a CNA within a hospital, long term care or other healthcare facility.
• Must pass a pre-employment testing for nursing assistants.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.